Irrigation Technician

Salary : $34,174.00 - $39,512.00 Annually
Location : 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202600046
Department: Leisure Services
Division: PLM&O
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Position Overview
This position helps maintain the health, appearance, and sustainability of the City's parks, landscapes, medians, and public spaces through the proper operation and maintenance of irrigation systems. By ensuring irrigation infrastructure functions efficiently and reliably, this role supports water conservation efforts, protects City landscape investments, and contributes to safe, attractive, and welcoming environments for residents and visitors. The work performed in this position plays a vital role in preserving the beauty and functionality of community spaces throughout the City.

Position Functions


Inspect, install and repair all irrigation systems throughout the City of Altamonte Springs.

• 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 machines
• Valid 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 Information
Driving 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.


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Do you have at least a high school diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two (2) years' experience in irrigation repairs, installation, and trouble shooting?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience operating trenching machines?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver license? Must obtain State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience working with Rain Bird series controllers?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a FNGLA Certified Landscape Irrigation Service Technician? Must obtain within one (1) year of employment.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the willingness to adopt AI (Artificial Intelligence) and emerging technologies?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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