Irrigation Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Irrigation Maintenance Technician

Description

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917 and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS), and Transportation

THE POSITION

Irrigation Maintenance Technician

The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Installs irrigation systems using ditch diggers and hand tools.
• Repair’s irrigation systems including the use of blueprints to locate the system, diagnose and correct the problem.
• Periodically inspects, services, and repairs all citywide irrigation systems. Assures the proper water coverage of all turf and shrub areas.
• Replaces worn, damaged, or defective sprinkler heads to assure proper water coverage. Troubleshoots and repairs automatic controllers, and remote-control valves.
• Identifies and implements better ways for meeting service demands through streamlining and improving work methods.
• Operates computer-controlled irrigation equipment and central controller systems. Participates in the work of an irrigation maintenance technician including work procedures, training, solving work problems, and promoting safety and work efficiency.
• Maintains accurate records of daily work output. Design’s irrigation systems and provides input regarding design and layout of new irrigation systems.
• Inspects irrigation plans and work performed by outside contractors.
• Maintains and repairs water pumps and pumping equipment including electrical control systems.

Minimum Requirements: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: High School graduation and one year of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation equipment including computer-controlled irrigation systems. Must have skills in diagnosing and repairing irrigation system problems.

Highly Desirable: Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Knowledge of manual and/or computerized irrigation systems. Working knowledge of spray and drip line irrigation systems. Understanding of local, state, and federal water regulations.

Licenses and Certificates: Must possess a Los Angeles County backflow cross-connection license within one year of the date of hire and a valid California Class C driver’s license.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Applicants must receive a passing score on all of the following examination components in order to be placed on the eligible list.

• Performance Test (weighted at 50%): To measure the ability to perform irrigation system maintenance tasks. Tentatively scheduled for the week of April 6, 2026.
  
• Appraisal Interview (weighted at 50%): To evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications. Tentatively scheduled for the week of April 6, 2026.
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.

Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment: Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions). E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision. For more detailed information regarding the benefits associated with this position please visit the
Culver City Human Resources Department website .

• Refer to the ‘ Employee Benefits ’ page to view the current Benefit Summary Guide.
• Refer to the ‘ Labor and Employee Relations ’ page to view the applicable MOU.

Closing Date/Time: 3/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$5,158.40 - $6,290.27 Monthly