Irrigation Systems Repairer

Full Job Description

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas is inviting applicants for Irrigation Systems Repairer. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, repair, maintenance and care of the city's irrigation and sprinkler systems.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from the Park Maintenance Field Supervisor, and functional and technical supervision from the Irrigation Systems Crew Leader. May assist with the coordination and oversight of community work participants.

Examination Process

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas.

The examination for this recruitment will be a written examination, weighted 100%, and will be used to place candidates on the eligible list.

The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

Applicants who are selected for the written test will be notified by email AFTER the application closing date.

WRITTEN TEST DATE Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:00AM and/or 2:00PM

Study guides are not available for this particular test. Examination content will be based on the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job posting.

Eligible List: You must score 70% or higher on the written examination to be placed on the eligible list.

Selection Process

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable).

Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.

Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

1. Repair, install and maintain the city's irrigation and sprinkler systems.
2. Operate a variety of hand tools and equipment including trenchers, backhoes, wrenches and other equipment needed to maintain and repair sprinklers; maintain hand and power tools and assigned equipment.
3. Program clocks for water systems; repair electric clocks and timers that can be repaired in the field; work with low voltage electrical wiring, plumbing, pipefitting, and hydraulics.
4. Participate in repairing spray and drip irrigation systems, such as replacing emitters, risers and irrigation heads and drip supply lines.
5. Maintain stock and supplies on trucks; perform minor maintenance and upkeep of vehicles including cleaning and checking oil and tires.
6. Identify and troubleshoot problem areas; repair as needed.
7. Read and understand blueprints to locate water mains.
8. Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
9. Assist in setting up and taking down traffic warning devices and barricades for traffic control associated with landscape and irrigation maintenance or installation activities.
10. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner or refer to higher level staff.
11. Maintain a variety of manual logs, records and files; perform a variety of record keeping, filing and other general clerical work.

Marginal Functions:

1. Respond to emergency situations as required.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Experience:

One year of experience performing semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of irrigation and sprinkler systems.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of valid, appropriate driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Within 15 days of initial hire, provide documentation of completion within the last five years of an OSHA-10 course in construction industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S.

Department of Labor. Completion card must be continuously maintained while employed in this classification.

Employee must attend training in work zone safety measures as requested by department management.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

Mechanics and operation of irrigation time clocks.
Mechanics, types and differences of sprinkler heads.
Nozzle sizes, valves and pressure capacity.
Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
Hand tools and power equipment.
Plastic pipe, fittings, glues, electrical wires and circuitry.
Standard parts and equipment carried on an irrigation service truck.
Methods and techniques of determining water pressure with and without pumps.

Skills in:

Assisting in operating motor vehicles, trencher and other common tools used in the repair and maintenance of sprinkler systems.
Observing possible safety hazards and reacting accordingly.
Performing a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
Operating hand tools, mechanical equipment and power tool safely and efficiently.
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Working independently with minimal supervision.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competencies:

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

Location: Outdoors in field environment with exposure to all typical weather conditions, including travel from site to site.

Hazards: Exposure to sharp objects, pinch points, moving objects, vehicles, moving mechanical parts, odors, fumes, gasses, dust, noise, vibration, slippery surfaces, PVC cement and solvents.

Equipment Used: City pickup truck, hand and power tools, jackhammer, shovel, pickax, water hoses, valves, backhoe, trencher.

Safety Equipment: Eye, foot, ear protection. Back support devices available upon request.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions require:

Standing/walking: Frequent-constant standing in combination with walking over grass and uneven terrain. Distance varies according to assignment, may exceed 3 miles per day.

Sitting: Occasionally, while operating trenchers and backhoe and performing driving tasks.

Lift/carry: Frequent lifting 10-50 lbs. Infrequently, 50-80 lbs. tools, equipment, materials. Carrying up to 50 ft.

Push/pull: Frequently, using both hands and arms in moving equipment and materials, using hand and power tools. Exerts 50-75 lbs. force while setting valve boxes, digging and picking hard rock.

Climbing: Occasionally, on and off backhoe.

Bending/twisting: Frequently performs repetitive bending at waist and neck while digging and using pickax. Frequently bends at knees, waist, neck while working on sprinkler heads, can be for extended periods.

Kneeling/crouching/crawling: Occasionally, kneels or crouches on grass and dirt while replacing irrigation equipment.

Hands/arms: Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching, handling, grasping, fingering and gripping. Infrequently, overhead reaching in taking pipe off pipe rack.

Sight: Constant use of sight abilities, including hand and eye coordination and depth perception for inspecting and repairing functions, and while driving.

Speech/hearing: Constantly, in communication with co-workers and to maintain a safe work environment.

Maintaining mental capacity which allows the capability of: Making sound decisions; effective interaction and communication with others; and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.