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TECHNICIAN L1, IRRIGATION

DPSDenver🇺🇸United States

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SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationDenver, United States
Assembly

Job description

** Applications will be received until August 11, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:

Performs installation, repair and maintenance work on District irrigation systems. 
What DPS Offers You:
  • A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
  • Salary Range: $23.001-$23.419. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
  • In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:

•    Receives work orders, reviews, prioritizes and develops plan for irrigation related issues and requests
•    Determines and acquires supplies from warehouse and local vendors, researching for supplies and diagrams
•    Communicates and coordinates with staff at work site, taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees)
•    Prepares and cleans up job site (e.g., erecting scaffolding), taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees)
•    Installs and repairs irrigation systems (e.g., piping, fittings, control valves, control wiring, control boxes, sprinkler heads and irrigation clocks for replacement of existing, new or renovation)
•    Instructs operations staff about irrigation control and sprinkler head adjustments
•    Performs work and cross trains in at least one other trade as an apprentice
•    Assists with snow removal efforts on a 24 hour on-call basis and responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
•    As an L1 or under the direction of an L2 or L3, may assist or perform the following functions:
Diagnoses malfunctioning irrigation clocks, zone valves and low voltage control wires

What You’ll Need:
  • High School Diploma/GED minimum required.
  • Two to ten years experience and training; minimum as follows: L1: Two (2) years related experience, L2: Four (4) years experience, L3: Ten (10) years journeyman experience, including one (1) year internal experience.
  • District specific training or equivalent required for all levels. Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and meet District insurability standards. L3 (Master or Multi-Skilled) Must have and maintain a valid American Society of Sanitary Engineering ASSE Backflow Protection Assembly tester Certificate.
  • Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
  • Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us. 
  • Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
 

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