Park Irrigation & Maintenance Technician

City of Amarillo; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Amarillo is seeking a Park Technician II to perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance in the Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance Division. This role supports irrigation/plumbing, special projects, and common park asset upkeep across facilities.

The position requires operating a range of tools, reading blueprints, and following safety guidelines while coordinating with the Foreperson and team to complete daily tasks and projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of related experience.
• Ability to obtain Texas Irrigation Tech or Texas Irrigator License within 365 days of hire for Park Technician II Irrigation Tech/Park Plumber.
• Ability to Obtain Certified Welding Certificate within 365 days of hire for Park Technician II Special Projects.

Responsibilities

• Test, repair, maintain, and install irrigation and plumbing systems.
• Identifies and troubleshoots problems with irrigation systems and its components, including piping, valves, electrical wiring, pumps, VFDs, and controllers.
• Inspects irrigation systems efficiency and aids in the adjustment of irrigation timing and schedule.
• Operates vehicles, equipment (both light and heavy) in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures set forth by the City of Amarillo.
• Inspects irrigation and plumbing repairs made by contractors.
• Assist with preparation of plans and specifications for improvements and new installs.
• Assists Foreperson with training new employees.
• Purchase materials and supplies needed to accomplish daily assignments when asked and approved.
• Performs routine snow and ice removal when needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Repair, install, and maintain Park assets including tables, benches, signs, playgrounds, fencing, goals, doors, fountains, aerators, locks, pools, splash pads, sidewalks, restrooms, and lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install fountains, facets, toilets, sinks, irrigation heads and other plumbing duties as needed.
• Cut, fabricate, and weld metal objects and or equipment.
• Cut, fabricate, and construct objects with wood.
• Operates vehicles, equipment (both light and heavy) in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures set forth by the City of Amarillo.
• Inspects buildings, pumps, motors, and equipment for needed service and repair.
• Perform routine concrete work.
• Assist with graffiti removal.
• Purchase materials and supplies needed to accomplish daily assignments when asked and approved.
• Assist with preparation and specifications for improvement projects.
• Inspects jobs made by contractors.
• Assists Foreperson with training new employees.
• Performs routine snow and ice removal when needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Irrigation operation

Plumbing skills

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Pipefitting tools

Job description

City of Amarillo is seeking a Park Technician II to perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance in the Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance Division. This role supports irrigation/plumbing, special projects, and common park asset upkeep across facilities.

The position requires operating a range of tools, reading blueprints, and following safety guidelines while coordinating with the Foreperson and team to complete daily tasks and projects.