New to the City of Grand Junction Team? 

Receive 40 hours Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!

• Site inspections and data collection
• Maintenance recommendations and performing of minor repairs 
• Perform field measurements and observations 
• Determine irrigation uniformity and efficiency 
• Develop basic irrigation schedules 
• Work with Irrigation Supervisor and Leads to manage overall irrigation water use

• Operate a variety of equipment including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, groundskeeping equipment, snow removal equipment, power and hand tools, and other specialized maintenance and construction equipment; perform safety and maintenance inspections on assigned vehicle or equipment; perform routine vehicle and equipment repairs in the field.
• Inspect the condition of assigned systems, grounds, equipment, and facilities; perform installations, repairs, and replacements as necessary.
• Install, adjust, maintain and repair electrical timers, electronic and hydraulic valves, and controllers.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from customers and the general public; conduct general education classes related to assigned areas.
• Operate and maintain irrigation and sprinkler systems including pump stations, underground piping, valves, wiring, sprinklers, and controllers; check for broken lines, heads, and other parts; determine watering needs for assigned areas and establish watering schedules.
• Identify and prepare supplies and equipment needed for each assigned project.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports, and logs to ensure efficient watering at all conventional parks and horticultural areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

• One (1) year of general labor experience and High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Ability to earn backflow certification within one (1) year.

• Knowledge of basic irrigation system operation; this includes maintenance of a pump, filtration, valves, sprinkler heads, drip systems, and the operation of the irrigation controller.
• Knowledge of ornamental plants, turf, trees, and their correlating water needs.
• Knowledge of irrigation system repair and troubleshooting.
• Mainline and distribution line repair, valve, and sprinkler replacements.
• Knowledge of Horticultural irrigation systems; this includes point source irrigation and conventional sprinkler systems.

Explore the Area:

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.