Irrigation Specialist - Maintenance Grounds/Carpentry

Job Title: Irrigation Specialist

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Classification Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds, and Carpentry

Supervising Position: 

Pay Plan: Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds, and Carpentry

Pay Range: Range 11

Last Updated: 06/12/2025

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JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation of the district’s irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use and healthy landscapes. Ensure that systems are functioning optimally and comply with local water conservation and regulatory standards. Work is performed independently and as part of a grounds maintenance team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time

1.

Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems across all district sites including mainlines, lateral lines, valves, heads, controllers, sensors, and backflow devices.

Daily 20%

2.

Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, water usage, and equipment inventory.

Daily 5%

3.

Respond promptly to reports of malfunctioning systems or water-related emergencies.

Daily 5%

4.

Share on-call and snow removal duties as assigned.

Daily 5%

5.

Program and adjust irrigation schedules using central control systems to meet seasonal landscape requirements and water conservation goals.

Weekly 10%

6.

Tests, repairs, and services pumps (¾ HP – 30HP) and backflow devices.

Monthly 8%

7.

Supervises and performs all phases of landscape construction, maintenance, and repair District-wide, including assisting with fertilization as needed.

Monthly 7%

8.

Collaborate with grounds staff to coordinate irrigation needs with mowing, landscaping, fertilization, and aeration schedules.

Monthly 5%

9.

Conduct seasonal start-ups, shutdowns, and winterizations in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and climate demands.

Biannually 15%

10.

Recommend improvements, upgrades, or replacements of inefficient or outdated systems.

Biannually 5%

11.

Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water use regulations, including backflow prevention.

Biannually 5%

12.

Supervises and performs layouts and installation of irrigation systems.

Annually 5%

13.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Daily 5% TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certific