Irrigation Systems Repairer
City of Las Vegas
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Irrigation Technician
City of El Paso
PARKS -LAND MANAGMENT
Location
El Paso, Texas, 79901
Salary
$43,138.58 - $62,982.32
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a small team to install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems in city parks, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
You'll plan daily tasks, inspect sites, and handle hands-on work like fixing pipes and pumps when needed.
It's a good fit for someone with basic experience in irrigation or landscaping who enjoys outdoor work, supervising others, and staying organized.
Key Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or higher
- One year of experience in irrigation system installation and maintenance
- Valid Texas Class 'C' Driver's License
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Irrigation Technician License (required within 6 months of hire)
- Backflow Prevention Tester Certification (for some positions)
- Ability to supervise and train a small crew of workers
- Knowledge of reading diagrams, blueprints, and performing semi-skilled irrigation tasks
Full Job Description
MOS Code: 003763 (Navy), 1171 (Marine Corps), 151A (Army)
Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or higher, and one (1) year of irrigation system installation and maintenance work experience.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Irrigation Technician License is required within six (6) months of the date of hire. Some positions require a Backflow Prevention Tester Certification.
Special Requirements: Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.
Requirements
Under general supervision, as a working supervisor, plan, schedule, and oversee subordinate semi-skilled or unskilled workers in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of irrigation equipment, irrigation systems, and small pumps.
Qualifications
Plan, schedule and oversee daily irrigation system maintenance work. Involves: Assign repair and related tasks to staff.
Perform regular site and irrigation system inspections and oversee all work in progress to ensure quality, timeliness, and safety.
Plan, select, and requisition necessary equipment and related supplies. Maintain files and records related to projects, schedules, and other areas.
Perform preventative maintenance and repair of all assigned equipment. Maintain cleanliness of tools, equipment, and work areas. Oversee and coordinate the work of contractors as necessary.
Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of irrigation equipment, irrigation systems, and small pumps.
Involves: Assist in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of simple and moderately complex irrigation systems including backflow devices.
Read diagrams and blueprints to lay out and locate irrigation valves, timers, and wiring. Install irrigation timers, irrigation piping, and valves.
Test completed irrigation systems for proper functioning of valves and timers. Locate, excavate, and repair or replace damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
Restock the van to ensure the supply of necessary parts and equipment.
Supervise a small crew in performing maintenance tasks. Involves: Assign, review, and monitor work completed. Guide task performance. Train and develop employees. Prepare employees' performance appraisals. Recommend vacation approval and other personnel actions.
Perform related duties as required. Involves: Routinely assist or participate in performing maintenance and repair work as necessary.
Perform duties of supervisor or coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. Interact with supervisors, contractors, vendors, and coworkers.
Answer questions and provide accurate information to inquiries. Maintain records of completed work.
Additional Information
Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.
Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions examination.
Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions examination, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions examination.
Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions examination, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
Please note: This is a new advertisement for Irrigation Technician. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.
Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
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