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Irrigation Technician

City Of Sacramento

Job Location:

Sacramento, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 51727 - 72785

Posted: 3 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE POSITION

To perform skilled work at the journey level on City park irrigation systems and to provide lead guidance and direction to assigned personnel. The work involves performance of a variety of tasks including but not limited to installing maintaining repairing and servicing park irrigation systems and equipment. Work assignments are received orally and/or through written work orders and work may be inspected on completion for conformity to instructions and quality of work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The class of Irrigation Technician is given responsibility for the completion of all park irrigation system repair maintenance monitoring operation and management tasks performed by the park maintenance division. This class is distinguished by the responsibility for outdoor irrigation systems and equipment only.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision is provided by a higher-level position. Indirect supervision may be provided by a Parks & Recreation Superintendent. Exercises lead-type supervision of subordinate staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:

- Install maintain repair and service all park irrigation systems and related energized electric equipment.
- Install new sprinkler heads by digging trenches laying pipe and connecting sprinkler heads in order to make watering more efficient.
- Digs ground using trenching equipment pick shovel and spade to repair broken water lines and sprinkler heads.
- Repair sprinkler heads valves and control panels by disassembling replacing parts and reassembling.
- Adjust sprinkler heads for proper ground height and distribution patterns.
- Install repair maintain and monitor irrigation system clocks and control panels.
- Monitor proper operation of booster pumps and wells providing water to irrigation systems and report problems to supervisor.
- Inspect work in progress and upon completion to ensure that it meets required standards.
- Operate tools equipment and machinery necessary to perform job duties.
- Monitor electrical control panels equipment and irrigation systems reported to be in need of repair.
- Operate repair maintain monitor and install irrigation system control panels wiring pipe valves quick couplers sprinkler heads and roller base units.
- Using a computer maintain and report material labor and time costs; requisition or purchase materials and maintain inventory of information and supplies.
- Plan schedule perform train and assign irrigation system
related work to subordinates and other personnel.
- Supervise and participate in the maintenance repair and
service of park irrigation systems and related equipment.
- Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

- Methods practices tools and equipment used in operating and maintaining park irrigation systems.
- Sizes types and specifications of pipes and fittings for proper volume and pressure used in irrigation systems.
- Irrigation requirements for various soil types turfgrass trees and ornamental plants.
- Basic mechanical electrical plumbing and hydraulic principles.
- Common practices methods and materials used for park maintenance.
- Methods and procedures used in electrical and plumbing trades as they relate to irrigation and landscape maintenance.

Ability to:

- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Understand and work from general instructions and specifications.
- Repair maintain and operate irrigation systems including but not limited to wiring control panels valves sprinkler heads and pipe.
- Make simple time and materials estimates.
- Work nights weekends and holidays as necessary.
- Perform physical labor for extended periods of time; work is performed in all weather conditions.
- Read understand and apply conversion charts for water pressure and water flow; read and understand technical manuals wiring diagrams blueprints and charts.
- Analyze and diagnose irrigation system malfunctions.
- Read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Supervise the work of subordinate personnel.

Experience:

Two years of experience in irrigation system operation maintenance repair and/or installation.

The completion of a certificate program from an accredited college university or trade school in park irrigation systems or related field may substitute for the required experience.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Drivers License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. This requirement may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for individuals with disabilities.

Respiratory Protective Equipment:

Respiratory equipment may be required at times for dust vapor or gas exposure. The equipment may be required in emergency situations without notice.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline;

Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
- If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
- If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section.
Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or licensewill be required at time of appointment.
Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
If youre requesting Veterans credit a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veterans credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule4.9C.
Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Screening Committee:(Pass/Fail) Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.

3. Screening For Most Qualified:(Pass/Fail) In the event of a large candidate pool each candidates Work Experience section of the application will be evaluated and rated. Only those candidates determined to be the most qualified will proceed to the next step in the selection process. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section of the application.

4. Performance Test: (Weighted 100%) Qualified candidates will be notified by email of the test date time and location approximately one to two weeks prior to the test. The performance test will be job related and may include but not limited to the knowledge and abilities as outlined above. The performance exam will be administered in English only.

TEST EXEMPTION- If you have previously taken theIrrigation Technician exam within the past year of the final filing date of this posting you may be considered exempt from taking the Irrigation TechnicianExam.

The City of Sacramentos Human Resources Department will verify applicants eligibility at the time of the final filing deadline of this job posting.

5.Eligibility:Candidates who pass the performance test will be placed on an eligible list. The hiring department may contact those on the eligible list for an interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidates eligibility expires year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Irrigation Technicianexamination. Candidates can take the examination at any time to maintain eligibility.

If you are currently on an active eligible list for the Irrigation Technicianclassification it is unnecessary to retake the examination.
The eligible list is effective one year from the date of passing the examination for theIrrigation Technician.
If you are hired from the eligible list you will no longer have active status on the eligible list per Civil Service Board Rule 5.7(i). Applicants interested in maintaining their eligibility will need to take and pass the exam after their hire date.

6.Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam controlled substance and/or alcohol test and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

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