About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise.
Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $22.
76 $34.14 / hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to :
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Location
Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking a full-time Irrigation Technician to support operations within Denver’s Northeast parks district.
To see a map of the parks within this district, please The typical work schedule will be Monday Friday, 6 : 00 a.m. 2 : 30 p.
m., but some weekend work will be required.
What You’ll Do
Irrigation Technicians with Denver Parks and Recreation love their jobs because of :
Job stability and work-life balance; reliable work schedules with rotating on-call emergency response shared as a team
An affordable, valuable, and comprehensive benefits package (for more information, visit our )
A large organization with many opportunities for career growth and development; training and certification opportunities, promotional / transfer opportunities, and professional development resources
A shared passion and stewardship for parks that benefit citizens and visitors of Denver
As an employer of choice, the City of Denver invests in its employees and values their well-being and job satisfaction
DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community.
To that end, DPR is committed to :
Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion
Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity
Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization
As an Irrigation Technician, you will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing irrigation systems for park properties, including programming irrigation systems to achieve the highest level of efficiency.
Additional responsibilities may include :
Perform semi-skilled, unlicensed trades work in multiple areas including irrigation system maintenance, mechanical maintenance, tool machinery, equipment maintenance, minor electrical, minor plumbing, painting, etc.
Read irrigation drawings and perform construction and maintenance / repair and replacement of broken parts on various equipment
Inspect facilities and equipment to identify construction, maintenance, and repair needs including estimating materials, labor, time, and cost of repairs
Complete utility locates for contractors
Clean, adjust, and lubricate engines, pumps, and compressors; and replace belts and filters
Operate and maintain lightweight vehicles and equipment
Utilize a computer for diagnosing system problems
Maintain irrigation and sprinkler systems for seasonal use
Assist in additional special projects such as volunteer projects or special events
Participate in snow removal and other park maintenance duties as needed
About You
What You’ll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels.
You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
We are looking for a reliable and career-oriented maintenance professional who is seeking an opportunity to showcase their skills and flourish both independently and alongside a group of collaborative professionals.
Additionally, our ideal candidate will have :
Experience working with a horticulturist to develop a watering plan of plants and flowers
Experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming, and installing irrigation central control systems and parts
Toro Sentinel Central Control System experience preferred, but not required
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education : Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate
Experience : One (1) year of experience maintaining and repairing commercial, agricultural, or related irrigation systems
Licensures / Certification(s) : Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
Equivalency : A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CJ3318 Irrigation Technician
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click .
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$22.76 - $34.14
Starting Pay
$22.76 $28.45 / hour based on experience and education
Agency
Parks and Recreation
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