Parks Maintenance Technician - Irrigation

City of Garland; United States; On-site; USD 24,121 - 30,031; Full time

Job summary

The City of Garland is seeking skilled technicians to maintain, repair, and install systems in parks. This role includes operating heavy equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and providing guidance to a small team. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a valid Texas driver's license.

Physical requirements include outdoor work in extreme conditions and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Experience in the assigned specialty area is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred in specialty area.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair duties in the assigned area.
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Train and assist Park Maintenance Workers.

Skills

Operating equipment safely

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Independence

Litter cleaning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL vehicles

Tractors

Specialty tools

Job description

Summary

Responsible for performing skilled manual labor tasks for the maintenance, repair, and installation work in the assigned division. Responsible for operating heavy equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Technicians require trade‑specific knowledge and licenses, may work with greater independence, and may provide training and/or guidance to a small team of Park Maintenance Workers. Pay Range: $17.51 - $21.80 (Depending on qualifications and experience).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general and skilled maintenance, repair, and installation duties in the assigned specialty area.


• Operates CDL vehicles, tractors, heavy equipment, and specialty tools.


• Diagnoses and corrects hazards, system failures, and maintenance issues.


• Ensures compliance with TDA, TCEQ, TAC and other applicable regulatory standards.


• Maintains records, logs, inventories, and work reports.


• Trains and assists Park Maintenance Workers; may act as lead in the Crew Leader’s absence.


• Operates a city vehicle to assist in carrying out routine maintenance.

Division‑Specific Duties and Responsibilities – Irrigation

• Troubleshoots controllers, electrical/two‑wire issues, repairs mainlines.


• Installs irrigation systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).


• 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the assigned specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of operating equipment in a safe manner.


• Advanced knowledge and experience with grounds maintenance and heavy equipment, specialty tools.


• Skill in operating smaller park maintenance equipment.


• Ability to work in a team environment.


• Ability to pick up litter and debris, clean, mop and sanitize all parks pavilions and generally monitor all parks and recreational areas and facilities.


• Ability to work independently of the supervisor.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Incumbent will be subjected to frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, reaching, pulling and pushing, and carrying up to 50 pounds. Work performed outdoors in extreme weather conditions, heat and cold, rain, humidity, wetness, insects. Exposure to dust, noise, fumes, traffic, and hazardous materials. May also be exposed to potential biohazards including trash, animal waste, bloodborne pathogens, and unsanitary conditions in public areas. May work in confined spaces, on ladders up to 12 feet, and near moving mechanical parts.