Job Description
Irrigation Specialist (Austin Parks and Recreation)
Recruitment began on May 19, 2026
and the job listing
Expires on June 19, 2026
Full-Time Purpose:
Under limited supervision, this position designs, oversees, assigns, directs, and performs tasks in the installation, maintenance, and/or operation of irrigation systems. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Designs and develops specifications for irrigation systems.
Installs, troubleshoots, inspects, audits, and repairs irrigation systems.
Provides technical expertise to design professionals, gardeners, volunteers, vendors, and City staff.
Plans and implements water conservation programs.
Monitors water quality and ensures compliance with all laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Maintains detailed blueprints, diagrams, records, and reports associated with City irrigation systems.
Creates accurate depictions of actual field installations (as-built drawings). Creates and oversees watering schedules with consideration to rainfall, solar radiation, wind speed, temperature, and other factors.
Operates all necessary equipment for the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
Tests, as necessary, backflow devices.
Performs cross-connection checks in accordance with City of Austin standards. Obtains local permits for new installs and repairs. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of power tools.
Knowledge of installation and operation of irrigation systems.
Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to work being performed.
Knowledge of water conservation initiatives and methods.
Knowledge of irrigation controllers.
Knowledge of backflow principles.
Skill in irrigation system layout.
Skill in planning, directing, or organizing the work of others.
Skill in preparing simple reports.
Skill in working from drawings, blueprints, plans, and specifications.
Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in installing and maintaining irrigation systems. Licenses and Certifications Required:
Texas Class C Driver License.
Texas Landscape Irrigator's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
Appropriate certification(s) or license(s) as specified for the assignment Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
Experience managing non-potable water systems.
Work experience using hand tools, powers tools and other maintenance equipment (e.g,drills, reciprocal saws, hammer drills, augers, snakes,)
Experience with minor repairs in the areas of - restroom fixtures, drinking fountains, sinks, showers, and toilets.
Knowledge of turf restoration practices.
Intermediate computer skills, including knowledge in creating spreadsheets, memos, emails and asset management tracking reports.
Experience with wireless remotes, icloud, Rainmaster, Hunter, Weathermatic, tablets in the fields to operate irrigation systems and data entry.
Experience/knowledge of GIS application/operation. Preferred Licenses:
Back-flow Prevention Assembly Tester. Other:
Ability to travel to more than one location.
