Landscape Irrigation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Landscape Irrigation Specialist

Location: Downtown San Antonio River Walk – Various City Locations
Pay Rate: $18.77 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary – Through December 2026, with potential for extension
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dependable and experienced Landscape Irrigation Specialist to support the Public Gardens Team at various downtown San Antonio and River Walk locations.

This position will assist with maintaining public landscaped areas, planting and caring for flowers and plants, maintaining large square footage of flower beds, and overseeing and maintaining multiple irrigation systems throughout various City locations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on irrigation experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting the overall health and appearance of public gardens and landscaped areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the Public Gardens Team to maintain and enhance landscaped areas throughout Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk.
• Plant, maintain, and care for flowers, plants, and other landscape materials.
• Maintain large areas of flower beds and landscaped spaces.
• Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain multiple irrigation systems located at various City and River Walk locations.
• Identify irrigation issues, leaks, malfunctions, and areas requiring adjustment or repair.
• Help ensure irrigation systems operate efficiently to promote water conservation and plant health.
• Perform routine irrigation inspections and make necessary adjustments to watering schedules and system operation.
• Support irrigation design, construction, maintenance, and inspection activities as needed.
• Coordinate work across multiple locations while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Perform other related landscape and irrigation duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

This is an outdoor position requiring work in various Downtown San Antonio and River Walk locations. The position may involve walking, standing, bending, lifting, and working in varying weather conditions