Irrigation

Salary : $57,632.56 - $66,277.44 Annually
Location : Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 07508
Department: Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts
Division: North Region Operations
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Our Mission: To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification: Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.


What Success Looks Like In This Job
This is a skilled to semi-skilled labor position involving light and heavy equipment operation, construction, and mechanical work of a primarily physically demanding nature. Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of tasks with a major emphasis on irrigation maintenance and general parks maintenance duties.
Examples of Duties for Success

• Repairs, maintains, and inspects all irrigation valves and irrigation mainlines within the County's parks and public grounds on a scheduled basis.
• Assists with installation and maintenance of irrigation pumps.
• Locates irrigation wires and mainlines for contractors.
• Maintains computerized irrigation systems within the County's parks and public grounds on a scheduled basis.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Riverdale Regional Park potable water system.
• Digs trenches for irrigation repair work.
• Monitor and maintain records for ditch water rights.
• Performs a variety of construction related projects.
• Repairs permanent structures in the parks.
• Performs snow removal at public facilities.
• Performs horticulture duties such as tree pruning, landscaping, etc.
• Maintains playgrounds.
• Removes trash and litter from parks and public grounds.
• Cleans shelters and rest rooms.
• Performs duties of Parks Maintenance Worker as needed or necessary.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Knowledge of the equipment, material and practices used for irrigation and installation.
• Basic knowledge of computerized irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of traditional and two-wire system installation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of central control irrigation systems (e.g. Rainbird Maxi-Com™)
• Will be required to drive County vehicles.
• Ability to operate light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to direct and set an example for a small group of seasonal employees in the accomplishment of a specific task.
• Ability to attend educational classes in turf management, irrigation, and landscape construction.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and complete tasks in a timely fashion
• Operate light and heavy equipment such as trucks, tandem axle dump trucks, tractors, backhoe loaders, horticultural hand tools and associated landscape equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Assist with special event operations.

More Qualifications for Success

• Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years irrigation experience, including understanding of water conservation methods.
  • Computerized irrigation system experience preferred.
• Education and Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• License or Certificate:
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Commercial Driver's License (Class B) with tanker endorsement.
  • Certified Cross-Connection Control Technician Certification preferred.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
• Other:
  • Candidates must provide proof of a safe driving record at the time of interview and must maintain a safe driving record for continued employment.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  Essential duties require the following physical abilities:
  • The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift and/or move 100 pounds.
• Work Environment:
  • This position requires frequent exposure to all types of weather conditions.
  • This position requires exposure to noise, outdoors, confined work spaces, electrical hazards, vibrations, chemicals, dust and mechanical hazards
• Special Requirements:
  • Availability for on-call and stand-by call.
  • This position requires shift work, on-call and nights/weekend shift work.
  • Ability to respond during an emergency or during extreme weather events including wind, rain, snow or ice.
• Assist in the preparation and operation of the Adams County Fair and other special events as assigned.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

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Do you possess a minimum of three (3) years irrigation experience, including understanding of water conservation methods?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain, a Commercial Driver's License (Class B) with tanker endorsement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question