Irrigation Technician

Salary : $34,174.00 - $39,512.00 AnnuallyLocation : Altamonte Springs, FLJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 202500114Department: Leisure ServicesDivision: PLM&OOpening Date: 08/05/2025FLSA: Non-Exempt Position Function Inspect, install and repair all irrigation systems throughout the City of Altamonte Springs. Tasks/Duties Maintain and repair all irrigation systems in city parks, medians, right-of-ways, and city facilities.Inspect and install irrigation systems Coordinate routine irrigation maintenance checklists and work reports as assigned by supervisor.Assist with landscape installation and renovations.Trouble shoot problems relating to irrigation controllers, wirings, and valves. In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.Complete required trainings as specified within the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Assist with Department of Leisure Services and City projects, as assigned.Drive to and from City work sites. Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.Complete required trainings as specified within the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.Two (2) years' experience in irrigation repairs, installation, and trouble shooting.Must have experience operating trenching machinesValid driver license. Must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with Rain Bird series controllers.FNGLA Certified Landscape Irrigation Service Technician. Must obtain within one (1) year of employment.Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies. Supplemental InformationDriving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).Applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure & Authorization Regarding Background Investigation, a Confidentiality Agreement and a Criminal Background Check.If selected, an essential functions assessment is required to measure the ability to safely perform the required physical demands. Your Service Earns Our Support. We proudly offer additional benefits to our veterans at no cost to help you access and navigate VA benefits and more. Join a team that values you and your service!The City of Altamonte Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health employee coverage and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees may enroll in optional additional life package options, flex spending account, long term and short term disability coverage, dental and vision coverage, and a deferred compensation plan. There are pension plan options, depending on the position held. Employees also have access to an extensive wellness program, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement/education incentive program. The City of Altamonte Springs is proud to partner with Vetavize, an AI-powered platform that helps veterans navigate the VA claims process faster, easier, and with expert support-because serving those who've served is more than a promise, it's our priority. This benefit is available at no cost to eligible employeesFor more information, visit 01 Do you have at least a high school diploma or G.E.D.? Yes No 02 Do you have two (2) years' experience in irrigation repairs, installation, and trouble shooting? Yes No 03 Do you have experience in operating trenching machines? Yes No 04 Do you have a valid driver license? Must obtain State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment. Yes No 05 Do you have experience working with Rain Bird series controllers? Yes No 06 Do you have a FNGLA Certified Landscape Irrigation Service Technician? Must obtain within one (1) year of employment. Yes No 07 Do you have the willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies? Yes No 08 Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Experience should be relevant and within the last ten (10) years of work history. Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02