Park Irrigation & Turf Lead Technician

Socket.dev; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bend Park & Recreation District is seeking a Park Technician to lead irrigation, horticulture and turf grass projects across parks, sports fields, and trails. You will implement specifications, install and service irrigation systems, and provide technical guidance to staff and volunteers.

The role requires strong knowledge of irrigation technology, water management, and safety. You will also train others, maintain detailed records, and assist with winterization and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; prefer two years of trade or technical school in landscape or irrigation; AND
• Four (4) years of experience in irrigation technology, landscape horticulture design, field layout, forest management, or arboriculture; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops specifications for irrigation and drainage systems.
• Installs, troubleshoots, inspects, audits and repairs irrigation and drainage systems.
• Provides technical expertise and training to staff, volunteers and design professionals.
• Maintains irrigation and drainage systems in confined spaces and attends confined space training.
• Programs and manages a variety of irrigation controllers including the district’s Central Control weather-based systems consistent with water conservation programs with consideration to rainfall, solar radiation, wind, temperature and other factors.
• Maintains detailed blueprints, diagrams, records, reports and as-built drawings associated with district irrigation systems.
• Operates and transports equipment necessary for the installation and maintenance of district irrigation systems.
• Coordinates with contractors and acts as a resource in the field. May provide instructions and site-specific details to reduce conflicts and to ensure a safe working environment.
• Carries out the winterization of district irrigation systems.
• Attends meetings as required and may give presentations on the district’s water management programs.
• Performs a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of parks, grounds, trails, turf, trees, plantings.
• Purchases materials and supplies; reconciles purchases.
• Performs snow removal during the winters as needed.
• Promotes safe conditions in all park facilities.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; trade/tech school preferred

4 years irrigation/landscape experience

Tools

Public Pesticide Applicator’s license

Chainsaw certification

Oregon ATV certification

Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)

Job description

Bend Park & Recreation District is seeking a Park Technician to lead irrigation, horticulture and turf grass projects across parks, sports fields, and trails. You will implement specifications, install and service irrigation systems, and provide technical guidance to staff and volunteers.

The role requires strong knowledge of irrigation technology, water management, and safety. You will also train others, maintain detailed records, and assist with winterization and equipment operation.