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

• Assist in performing routine park maintenance.
• Inspects parks and athletic areas and facilities for repairs.
• Assist with construction projects as necessary.
• Install and maintains irrigation systems.
• Operates and maintains equipment used in a daily operations. Fills out reports and submits to supervision.
• Helps in set up of special events and sports tournaments.
• Works weekends and evenings as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to sit, stand and transport self from building to building. Ability to drive a vehicle to and from various work-sites. Employee will work in seasonal temperatures bending, lifting and moving pieces of equipment in order to complete work or make repairs on parks equipment. Employee may be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals while maintaining parks.

Required Qualifications

Employee communicates with other employees in the work group and may respond to questions from the general public regarding services or specific projects.

Ability to read and understand work orders and equipment manuals. Skill in the operation of 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.

2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS

Educational Tuition Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays