What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician position at Triview Metropolitan District?
Company Description Triview Metropolitan District is a special district in Monument Colorado. Triview Metro provides water and sewer services, maintains street, parks, and open spaces for the Jackson Creek area. Triview is governed by a 5- member board of directors elected by property owners within the district. Triview sets standards and design criteria for construction of public facilities within the district. Triview has approximately 10,000 customers and maintains approximately 75 acres of open space with 13 parks. Team members work in a professional environment focused on reliability, safety, and efficient operations. As an employer, Triview Metropolitan District provides opportunities to contribute to community-focused projects while developing technical and field-based skills.
Role Description The Irrigation Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Monument, CO, responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems across District properties and landscapes. Daily tasks include inspecting irrigation components, adjusting controllers and valves, identifying leaks or performance issues, and performing seasonal start-up and shutdown procedures. The role involves routine landscape maintenance related to irrigation, such as monitoring plant health, ensuring appropriate water coverage, and coordinating with other maintenance staff. The Irrigation Technician also documents work performed, communicates with supervisors and colleagues about system status and needs, and follows safety and operational guidelines. This position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and responding promptly to irrigation issues to support healthy, well-maintained landscapes.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in Irrigation installation, maintenance, and repair, including controllers, valves, sprinklers, and drip systems.
- Experience with Landscape Maintenance practices, such as monitoring plant health, water usage, and site conditions.
- Ability to troubleshoot irrigation system issues and perform basic diagnostics to identify and resolve problems efficiently.
- Strong Communication abilities for coordinating with supervisors, coworkers, and vendors, and for documenting work clearly.
- Supervisory Skills to lead small crews or assist in directing seasonal or contract labor when needed.
- Basic understanding of plumbing, hydraulics, and tools commonly used in irrigation and grounds maintenance.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather, lift moderate weights, and perform physical tasks safely.
- High school diploma or equivalent; relevant technical training or certifications in irrigation or landscape maintenance are a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record to travel between District sites as required.
- Commitment to safety, reliability, and adherence to District policies and procedures.