Parks-Irrigation Technician
Parks-Irrigation Technician
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Job Description
Under general supervision the Irrigation Technician is responsible for the maintenance repair installation testing and troubleshooting anomalies of city irrigation systems while following safety standards. Irrigation systems are composed of sprinkler heads PVC and metal water lines pumps variable frequency drives pressure regulators fertigation units valves electrical wiring and other components. Irrigation systems are normally buried underground and must be excavated to be maintained. Irrigation technicians should be well versed in using digging/excavation power equipment such as trenching machines (all types) backhoes tractors with attachments shovels augers etc. The irrigation technician reports to the irrigation supervisor or manager.
About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148000. Known for its tropical breezes mild winter weather brightly colored birds and low cost of living McAllen offers world-class nature tourism outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities great sporting and outdoor activities enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport world birding center symphony orchestra performing arts center twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity Accountability and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty providing courteous open and responsible public service and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.
About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching) health/dental/vision insurance paid vacation sick and medical leave funeral leave paid holidays tuition reimbursement life insurance and longevity pay.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
