Irrigation Technician III - Parks & Recreation at City of Temple

Temple, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

23.45

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Irrigation System Maintenance, Irrigation System Installation, Backflow Device Inspection, Control Box Operation, Cost Estimation, Supply Purchasing, Inventory Management, Employee Supervision, System Design, System Modification, GIS Mapping, Contractor Coordination, Safety Guidelines Adherence

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple? Summary Irrigation Technician III, under the general supervision of the Parks Foreman, maintains, inspects, and operates City irrigation systems and supports special events. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Repairs and maintains all irrigation systems managed by the Parks department Inspects of all assigned irrigation systems, backflow devices, and control boxes Works with Parks Maintenance Division Director and Parks Planner to write and update irrigation specifications for related city projects Estimates costs and purchases supplies needed to accomplish projects, ensuring purchasing procedures are followed Maintains inventory of needed repair parts Supervises temporary and permanent employees during irrigation projects Coordinates with other city departments with inspection, maintenance, and replacement of system backflow devices Supports special events, both City and private, and helps with the set up and take down of the portable stage Works with contractors to perform repairs & upgrades to existing systems and new installs Provides input to assist Parks and GIS department in accurate mapping of irrigation systems Provides irrigation design and supervises installation and system modifications as assigned Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Three (3) years of experience with installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, including multi-strand and 2 wire/decoder systems Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid driver’s license TCEQ Licensed Landscape Irrigator Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The Irrigation Technician III maintains, inspects, and operates City irrigation systems, including performing necessary repairs and coordinating backflow device management with other departments. This role also involves supervising employees during projects, assisting with special events setup and takedown, and providing input for irrigation system mapping.