About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Denver Parks & Recreation is seeking a full-time Irrigation Construction Technician to support operations within Denver’s Water Conservation team. This position will be responsible for installing, renovating, and repairing irrigation systems for park properties, including optimizing irrigation systems to achieve the highest level of efficiency. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting salary range for this position is $23.89 – $29.86/hour based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking a full-time Irrigation Construction Technician to support operations within Water Conservation. To see a map of the parks within this district, please click here. The typical work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., but some weekend work will be required. What You’ll Do Irrigation Technicians with Denver Parks and Recreation love their jobs because of: Job stability and work-life balance; reliable work schedules with rotating on-call emergency response shared as a team An affordable, valuable, and comprehensive benefits package (for more information, visit our Benefits Page) A large organization with many opportunities for career growth and development; training and certification opportunities, promotional/transfer opportunities, and professional development resources A shared passion and stewardship for parks that benefit citizens and visitors of Denver As an employer of choice, the City of Denver invests in its employees and values their well-being and job satisfaction DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to: Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization As a Water Conservation Irrigation Construction Technician, you will be responsible for installing, renovating, and repairing irrigation systems for park properties, including optimizing irrigation systems to achieve the highest level of efficiency. Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform semi-skilled, unlicensed trades work in multiple areas including irrigation system installation, mechanical maintenance, tool machinery, equipment maintenance, minor electrical, minor plumbing, painting, etc. Read irrigation drawings and perform construction, maintenance/repair, and replacement of complete parks irrigation systems Inspect existing irrigation infrastructure and equipment to identify construction, maintenance, and repair needs including estimating materials, labor, time, and cost of repairs Complete utility locates for projects Perform all related duties to irrigation construction including inspection, site prep, trenching, wiring, hand digging, lateral and mainline installation, adjustments, and project site restoration Operate and maintain lightweight vehicles and equipment Maintain irrigation and sprinkler systems and all their related components Assist in additional special projects such as emergency and prioritized repairs and replacements Participate in snow removal and other park maintenance duties as needed What You’ll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. We are looking for a reliable and career-oriented construction professional who is seeking an opportunity to showcase their skills and flourish both independently and alongside a group of collaborative professionals. Additionally, our ideal candidate will have: Experience working with people of differing backgrounds and skill levels to plan, design, estimate, and construct irrigation systems Experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming, and installing a variety of irrigation systems and parts. Advanced troubleshooting tactics are a plus! Toro Sentinel Central Control System Installation and troubleshooting experience preferred, but not required. Required Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate Experience: One (1) year of experience maintaining and repairing commercial, agricultural, or related irrigation systems Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until November 6th, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than November 6th, 2026 at 11:59pm MST About Everything Else Job Profile CJ3318 Irrigation Technician To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $23.89 - $35.84 Target Pay $23.89 - $29.86/hour based on experience and education Agency Parks and Recreation Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Denver Jobs—sign up for job alerts now!

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