Irrigation Specialist at CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS LLC

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Irrigation System Installation, Maintenance, Repair, Water Management, Troubleshooting, System Optimization, Controller Programming, Leak Detection, Hydraulics, TCEQ Compliance, Backflow Prevention, Blueprint Reading, Interpersonal Communication, Decision Making, Project Management, Change Management

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Description Irrigation Specialist (Full-Time) Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. COTALAND is an amusement park with over 30 attractions and experiences, including first-of-their-kind roller coasters. Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Licensed Irrigation Specialist to join our facilities team. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and optimizing irrigation systems across our property to ensure efficient water usage and healthy landscaping. If you are an experienced professional with a passion for water management, troubleshooting, and system optimization, we want to hear from you. Requirements Requirements & Essential Functions: Install, inspect, maintain, and repair irrigation systems, controllers, piping, and valves. Diagnose and resolve leaks, pressure issues, and equipment malfunctions. Program and adjust irrigation controllers for seasonal needs and water efficiency. Ensure compliance with TCEQ and local water regulations, including backflow prevention. Work closely with landscaping and facilities teams to ensure property-wide irrigation efficiency. Recommend upgrades and retrofits to improve system performance and reduce water waste. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; create and build positive and productive relationships. Hires outstanding candidates; has sound judgment in identifying strengths and weaknesses of others. Drives the team and the organization for results in order to improve bottom line performance; able to make timely or planned decisions appropriate to the circumstances or situation. Ability to make tough decisions, gains input from others and moves decisions forward in the organization. Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly. Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; has strong abilities to organize people and processes; can create a plan for resourceful workflow. Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all levels of the organization. Required Qualifications: Valid Texas Irrigation License (TCEQ). 3+ years of hands-on experience with commercial irrigation systems. Strong understanding of hydraulics, controllers, valves, and water management. Ability to read blueprints, site plans, and wiring diagrams. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with smart irrigation controllers and water management software. Knowledge of landscaping and turf care best practices. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Physical Demand & Work Environments: Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull. Ability to stand/walk for long periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events. Salary commensurate with experience Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and optimizing irrigation systems across the property to ensure efficient water usage and healthy landscaping. Key duties include diagnosing and resolving system issues, programming controllers for efficiency, and ensuring compliance with local water regulations.