Senior Irrigation Technician - Parks

City of Frisco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Frisco is seeking a skilled Irrigation Technician to perform routine inspections, diagnose and repair irrigation systems, and ensure efficient water use in city facilities.

The role involves wiring installations on new or renovated systems, operating heavy equipment, and coordinating with contractors while maintaining schedules and records. Regular attendance and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydraulics concepts and irrigation techniques.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, power, and hand tools.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to complete work assignments.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Inspect irrigation and sprinkler systems for problems and maintain irrigation system.
• Diagnose, repair and replace faulty irrigation systems and related components.
• Conduct regular inspections of assigned irrigation systems and components.
• Conduct diagnostics and repairs of electrical issues on conventional irrigation systems.
• Install and wire electrical components from the lead to the irrigation controller.
• Perform service on irrigation booster pumps and related diagnostics.
• Operate and maintain equipment and keep daily work orders.
• Assist in overseeing installations performed by contractors.
• Notify supervisor of inventory and equipment needs.
• Assist in reviewing irrigation plan designs and specifications.
• Audit water usage to ensure compliance with conservation regulations.

Skills

Hydraulics concepts

Irrigation design

Safety procedures

City policies

Heavy equipment operation

Power tools

Oral/written directions

Customer service

Tools

Bobcat

Front-end loader

Backhoe

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts routine inspections of irrigation and sprinkler systems to detect problems and maintain irrigation system.
• Diagnose, repair and/or replace faulty irrigation systems and related components while determining appropriate repairs based on feedback generated from city-owned irrigation applications.
• Conducts regularly scheduled inspections of assigned irrigation systems and components.
• Performs diagnostics and related repairs of electrical issues on conventional irrigation systems; uses and applies various tools and equipment; locates and repairs leaks using mechanical and non-mechanical fittings.
• Performs installation and wiring of electrical components from the electrical lead to the irrigation controller on new and renovated installations.
• Performs service on irrigation booster pumps including removal/replacement and minor diagnostics.
• Operates front-end loader, backhoe, trencher, Bobcat, power, and hand tools.
• Maintains daily work orders upon completion of work projects.
• Organizes work orders, equipment and supplies necessary to complete work assignments.
• Assists in overseeing installations performed by contractors.
• Notifies supervisor of inventory, parts, supplies, materials, and equipment needs to complete work orders.
• Assists in the review irrigation plan designs and specifications.
• Conduct audits of water usage to monitor compliance with City and State water conservation and irrigation regulations and ordinances.

Other Important Duties

• Travels to work sites, meetings, conferences, and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of hydraulics concepts and irrigation techniques and designs.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in the use of heavy equipment, power, and hand tools.
• Skill in following oral and written directions.
• Skill in completing work assignments.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.