Irrigation Technician (Landscaping)

Duties: The Irrigation Technician oversees all irrigation systems in parks and City-managed facilities, ensuring efficient water distribution to maintain healthy turf, vibrant landscapes, and well-maintained facilities. This role integrates technical irrigation expertise, turf and landscape management, equipment operation supporting the City's mission to provide high-quality, sustainable, and welcoming parks and open spaces. Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair commercial irrigation systems, including valves, controllers, pumps, lateral and main lines, rotors, spray heads, drip systems, sensors, and backflow devices. Program, adjust, and troubleshoot irrigation controllers to ensure proper scheduling, seasonal adjustments, and water efficiency. Conduct preventative maintenance on irrigation infrastructure to minimize leaks, water waste, and emergency repairs. Monitor water usage and make adjustments to optimize efficiency and conservation. Assist in the installation, modification, and expansion of irrigation systems, including upgrades to smart technology and water-saving devices. Read and interpret irrigation schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and landscape plans. Assist with special events, landscape renovations, and capital improvement projects. Maintain inventory, records, and reports on irrigation repairs, adjustments, maintenance activities, and water usage. Respond to urgent irrigation system failures in high-visibility City areas. Operates light and medium-duty equipment and vehicles in support of irrigation maintenance activities. Assists with landscape maintenance duties as needed during peak operational demands. Ensures safe work practices in accordance with City policies and OSHA guidelines. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum one (1) year of experience in irrigation system installation, repair, or maintenance. Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License and a good driving record. Irrigation Technician License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 12 months of hire. May require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, crouching and bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching, and standing for long periods of time. PREFERRED: Three (3) years of municipal, sports field, or park irrigation experience. Experience with turf management and landscape maintenance. Familiarity with smart irrigation technologies and water conservation practices.

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.