Irrigation Technician I

About the role

The Irrigation Technician I will maintain and repair the sprinkler and drip‑irrigation systems across Mission City Parks, ensuring healthy turf and attractive landscaped areas. This full‑time, onsite position supports the Parks Division in delivering high‑quality park beautification.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair sprinkler heads, drip‑irrigation lines, automatic valves and controllers.
• Perform routine parks beautification tasks, including mowing, edging, and general landscape upkeep.
• Diagnose and fix hydraulic and electrical issues in irrigation equipment.
• Assist with the installation and repair of drinking fountains, faucets, showers, and toilets.
• Carry out additional duties assigned by the Parks Foreman or department head.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum three years’ experience working with irrigation systems.
• At least two years’ landscaping experience with knowledge of tools, methods and materials.
• Understanding of basic electricity, hydraulics, backflow prevention, pressure control, and agronomy turf‑grass science.
• Willingness to undergo a full background investigation.

Required skills

• Irrigation system operation and troubleshooting.
• Automatic valve and controller programming.
• Pumping system maintenance.
• Basic electrical and hydraulic work.
• Backflow prevention and pressure management.
• Agronomy and turf‑grass knowledge.
• Landscaping equipment usage.
• Installation/repair of plumbing fixtures (drinking fountains, faucets, showers, toilets).