Irrigation Technician

Scope of Work

Do you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and being part of a team that makes a visible impact? The City of Midland is looking for a dedicated Parks Maintenance Worker to help keep our parks, athletic fields, and public spaces clean, safe, and inviting for everyone. In this hands-on role, you’ll assist with everything from mowing and landscaping to irrigation system upkeep, repairs, and setting up for community events. You’ll operate a variety of tools and equipment, inspect facilities, and help maintain the natural beauty and functionality of Midland’s outdoor spaces. If you take pride in hard work, enjoy being outdoors year-round, and want to help your community thrive, we’d love to have you on our team. Be part of what makes Midland green and great — apply today!

Essential Job Duties

• Aid in performing routine park maintenance.
• Inspect parks and athletic areas and facilities for repairs.
• Aid with construction projects as necessary.
• Install and maintain irrigation systems.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in daily operations.
• Fill out reports and submit to supervision.
• Help with set up of special events and sports tournaments.
• Work weekends and evenings as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Sit, stand, and transport self from building to building.
• Drive a vehicle to and from various work-sites.
• Work in seasonal temperatures, bending, lifting, and moving pieces of equipment to complete work or make repairs on parks equipment.
• May be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals while maintaining parks.

Required Qualifications

• Communicate with other employees in the work group and respond to questions from the general public regarding services or specific projects.
• Read and understand work orders and equipment manuals.
• Operate hand tools and equipment such as mowers, tractors, gas-powered trimmers, saws, and other gardening and maintenance tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License, CDL preferred.

Benefits

• 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS
• Educational Tuition Assistance Program

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Varies based on department needs and project requirements.