Irrigation System Technician

Irrigation System Technician

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Irrigation System Technician

Salary

$59,592.00 - $83,824.00 Annually

Location

City of Reno, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

356026

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.

The ideal candidate in this position will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated irrigation systems that support City parks, golf courses, and other public spaces. You’ll work with pumps, valves, controllers, reclaimed water systems, and specialized equipment to keep irrigation systems operating safely and efficiently.

This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their technical skills, enjoys diagnosing and solving problems, and wants the independence to manage challenging work in the field. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to irrigation system improvements, upgrades, water-efficiency efforts, and contractor-coordinated projects.

We currently have one vacancy in the Parks & Recreation Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This isbothan internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems, including pipes, valves, heads, controllers, andbackflow devices.

• Monitors irrigation system performance; diagnoses and resolves leaks, pressure issues, electrical faults,and equipment failures at assigned parks, golf courses, and other city property.

• Operates and programs computerized irrigation controllers and weather-based systems to optimize water use.

• Maintains and repairs pumps, water lines, and reclaimed water systems; ensures compliance with environmental and safety requirements.

• Reads and interprets plans, specifications, and system maps to perform installations and repairs.

• Assists with design, layout, and installation of new or upgraded irrigation systems.

• Coordinates with contractors and inspects work to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Performs utility locates and responds to Underground Service Alert requests.

• Operates and maintains vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized tools.

• Orders and tracks materials, parts, and supplies.

• Maintains records and updates system maps, plans, and documentation.

• Trains staff on irrigation systems, equipment use, and safety practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair duties, including some experience involving the use of reclaimed water for irrigation purposes.

License or Certificate:

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid backflow testing certification issued by the AWWA within one year of hire.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested through our job board athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/renoby August 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to submit an online application include: Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Application Preparation:

A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of online assessments, which include a Written Skills Test and a Cognitive Abilities Test, along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:

Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 30%

Written Skills Test = 50%

Cognitive Abilities Test = 20%

Online Assessment Details:

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessments once the recruitment has closed. These tests will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window.

The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on August 30, 2026.Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder, so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.

Subject areas that may be included on the online written skills test include:

• Technical irrigation knowledge

• Soil and water management

• System troubleshooting

• Safety & Occupational Hazards

• Customer service

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.

• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.

• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.

• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.

• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven’t opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you’ve previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile.

Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form (https://forms.office.com/g/wTdNZh4Aih) by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):

In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:

• City of Reno classified employees who are veterans

• City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans

• City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans

This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):

If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans’ preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points:

Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or [email protected] .

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

Please use thisHealth and Welfare Benefit Link (https://reno.gov/government/departments/human-resources/benefits.php) to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

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Minimum Qualification Review

The following questions are a required part of your application for this position. Your answers will be used to assist us in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as outlined on the job posting.

Things to consider before you proceed:

•Resumes are not reviewed or considered in the evaluation process.

• All of your relevant experience must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.

• Unlike a resume which summarizes duties,your application should include detailed descriptions of your job responsibilities, tasks performed, and scope of work.

• Complete information assists us to accurately evaluate your qualifications, training, and experience.

• List multiple positions with a single employer separately within the work experience section.

•Failure to attach copies of required certifications, licenses, and/or proof of education beyond high school may result in disqualification during the minimum qualifications review.Proof of high school diploma does not need to be submitted.

• Information provided in your application may be verified.

By checking below, you confirm your application contains accurate, complete and truthful information. Any evidence of falsification or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from the recruitment process in accordance with Civil Service Rules.

• I confirm

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Are you a current classified City of Reno employee?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

04

Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?

• I have less than two years of experience performing irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair duties, including some experience involving the use of reclaimed water for irrigation purposes.

• I have two years or more of experience performing irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair duties, including some experience involving the use of reclaimed water for irrigation purposes.

05

Your response(s) to the following question(s) is(are) an opportunity for you to showcase your training, experience, and ideas. Any suspected use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate your response, or any plagiarism in your response may result in lower scores up to possible disqualification from the selection process.

Do you certify that your response(s) is(are) your own and not generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) or quoted from another source?

• Yes

• No

06

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

07

Which of the following best describes your status related to backflow testing certification issued by the AWWA? To receive credit, you must attach a copy of your training to your application.

• I currently possess a valid backflow testing certification issued by the AWWA

• I have the ability to obtain a valid backflow testing certification issued by the AWWA within one year of hire

• I would not be able to obtain a valid backflow testing certification issued by the AWWA within one year of hire

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Training and Experience Evaluation

The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application.

Failure to provide adequate responses to the following questions may result in lower scores or disqualification from the selection process.

Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

• Yes

• No

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How many years of experience do you have performing irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair?

• I do not have any experience working in this area

• Minimal, less than one year

• One year but less than three years

• Three years but less than five years

• Five years or more

10

Which statement best describes your level of responsibility performing irrigation system work?

• I have no experience working in this area.

• I have assisted others with irrigation system installation, maintenance, or repair.

• I have performed routine irrigation system maintenance and repairs under regular supervision or direction.

• I have independently performed a full range of irrigation system installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair duties.

• I have independently performed journey-level irrigation system work and have also provided technical guidance or training to other employees.

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In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, briefly describe your irrigation system experience. Include: a. Employer(s) where you gained the experience. b. Approximate dates or duration of time you performed the task c. Your specific responsibilities Your response must provide enough detail for the evaluators to determine the depth, recency, and relevance of your experience. References to your resume or statements such as “see application” will not be accepted as a complete response.

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Select all of the following irrigation system components you have installed, maintained, repaired, or replaced.

• Irrigation pipe and fittings

• Sprinkler heads or rotors

• Drip irrigation components

• Irrigation valves

• Valve boxes

• Solenoids

• Irrigation controllers

• Electrical wiring associated with irrigation systems

• Backflow prevention devices

• Pumps

• Mainlines or lateral lines

• Reclaimed water irrigation components

• None of the above

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Select all of the following preventative maintenance responsibilities you have performed independently and routinely for at least two (2) years. Select a task only if you personally performed the work on a recurring basis. Do not select tasks for which your experience was limited to occasional assistance, general familiarity, training, or oversight without direct involvement.

• Determined daily watering needs based on turf, soil, and weather conditions.

• Conducted routine inspections to identify leaks, damaged heads, or malfunctioning valves, or other system deficiencies.

• Adjusted irrigation components to maintain proper pressure, alignment, and coverage.

• Performed seasonal startup, shutdown, or winterization procedures.

• Maintained irrigation maintenance records and documentation.

• None of the above

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In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, briefly describe your irrigation system experience. Include: a. Employer(s) where you gained the experience. b. Approximate dates or duration of time you performed the task c. Your specific responsibilities Your response must provide enough detail for the evaluators to determine the depth, recency, and relevance of your experience. References to your resume or statements such as “see application” will not be accepted as a complete response.

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How many years of experience do you have working with irrigation systems that use reclaimed water?

• I have no experience working in this area

• Minimal, less than one year

• One year but less than three years

• Three years but less than five years

• Five years or more

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In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, briefly describe your irrigation system experience. Include: a. Employer(s) where you gained the experience. b. Approximate dates or duration of time you performed the task c. Your specific responsibilities Your response must provide enough detail for the evaluators to determine the depth, recency, and relevance of your experience. References to your resume or statements such as “see application” will not be accepted as a complete response.

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Which statement best describes your level of responsibility using automated irrigation controllers?

• I have no experience with automated irrigation controllers.

• I have operated irrigation controllers using established programs or settings.

• I have independently programmed a standard irrigation controller at a park, field, or other site.

• I have independently programmed computerized or weather-based irrigation control systems serving multiple zones or sites.

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In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, briefly describe your irrigation system experience. Include: a. Employer(s) where you gained the experience. b. Approximate dates or duration of time you performed the task c. Your specific responsibilities Your response must provide enough detail for the evaluators to determine the depth, recency, and relevance of your experience. References to your resume or statements such as “see application” will not be accepted as a complete response.

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Employer

City of Reno

Address

PO Box 1900Reno, Nevada, 89505

Phone

(775) 334-2223

Website

https://www.reno.gov/government/jobs-recruitment.php

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