Irrigation Technician - Park - City of Pearland, TX

Do you enjoy a challenge? Are looking to start a career in Human Resources? If so, apply for the Part-Time Human Resources Assistant position today!

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire an Irrigation Technician to assist and support the Parks Maintenance Team. This unique individual will also work multilaterally with internal and external stakeholders to provide a safe and healthy work environment free of recognized hazards for employees and volunteers. If you have a passion for creating works of art using a variety of landscaping tools and love to see others admire your work while strolling through a well-maintained park and/or playing on a pristine ball field, this may be your opportunity to shine! We are seeking someone who will truly care for our city.

The Irrigation Technician earns a competitive hourly salary of $21.19 to $22.94 based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN PART TIME HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Perform a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance, operations, and repairs of the irrigation systems within the Parks and Recreation Department.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Job Description:

• Plan, schedule and oversee daily irrigation system maintenance work.
• Perform routine irrigation system inspections.
• Troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs to maintain the city's irrigation systems in a proper functioning state.
• Program and maintain irrigation systems operating schedules to coincide with weather conditions and site operational needs.
• Support ongoing or future park projects involving irrigation through plan review and installation inspections.
• Serves as "essential personnel" and is required to remain available for immediate call-in due to any natural or man-made disaster, or any other event the Park Superintendent, the Director of Parks and Recreation and/or City Manager deem necessary.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Requires three years irrigation or closely related experience.
• Valid Class C driver's license.
• Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Irrigation Technician License (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification (preferred but not required).
• Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Irrigators License (preferred but not required).