Irrigation Technician at City of Fountain Valley – Fountain Valley, California

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THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 60,000 residents, the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City, providing many options for a rich work-life balance. We are committed to maintaining beautiful public spaces, parks, and streetscapes, and we value a safe, sustainable, and efficient irrigation system that keeps our city green, functional, and welcoming for all residents.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The City of Fountain Valley is seeking a skilled Irrigation Technician to install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems across municipal properties, parks, and public spaces. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to providing safe and efficient water management.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDE

• 4/10 schedule (off Fridays)
• 4% base salary increase in July 2026
• An incredible retirement / pension: CalPERS (2%@60 for Classic or 2%@62 for PEPRA)
• Flex dollars for CalPERS medical HMO/PPO plans - (Tier III): $675 for Employee Only; $1,175 for Employee + 1 Dependent; or $1,450 for Employee + Family. Flex dollars are applied to medical, dental (mandatory), life insurance (mandatory), vision and optional AFLAC insurance.
• Matching deferred compensation contribution (up to $225 per month)
• City-paid long-term disability insurance
• Generous leave accruals
• 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday

Essential Duties:

• Operates, inspects, programs and repairs all components of smart and automated irrigation systems at landscaped sites, including automatic controllers, valves, water mains, lateral lines, sprinklers, and backflow devices.

• Assists with monitoring and inspecting the work of contractors engaged in the maintenance, construction, and care of City owned landscaped areas.

• Excavates, repairs, and installs irrigation systems including all sprinkler parts, sprinkler heads, valves, and controllers.

• Inspects, programs, adjusts, and modifies irrigation systems.

• Operates a variety of trenching equipment including backhoes, tractors, trenchers, and root cutters.

• Operates a variety of test equipment including Volt/OHM meter, wire, and valve locators.

• Loads, lifts, and carries various materials, equipment, and supplies.

• Traces, locates, excavates, and repairs low voltage direct burial wiring.

Other Job-Related Duties:

• Maintain inventory of irrigation supplies, tools, and equipment.

• Read irrigation plans and blueprints and record essential built in changes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the position. For further details, please click on the following link to access the full class specification for Irrigation Technician

EDUCATION:

• High school graduation or equivalent.

• College coursework with an emphasis in park and sports turf, landscape and park maintenance, irrigation, horticulture, or a related field is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience maintaining and repairing irrigation systems is required.

• Previous experience operating, maintaining, and programming a centralized irrigation system is highly desirable.

LICENSE REQUIRED:

Incumbents must maintain, at all times, the license(s) and certification(s) required for this job description.

• A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License is required.

• A California Class A or B commercial driver’s license for airbrake and manual transmission is desirable.

• Certified Irrigation Technician issued by the Irrigation Association is desirable.

• QWEL certification as a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper is desirable

• Water Use Efficiency Practitioner certificate issued by AWWA is desirable.

• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certificate issued by the Orange County Health Care Agency is highly desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must be able to work irregular hours and days, overtime, weekends, holidays, variable shifts, stand-by duty, and evenings as necessary.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT DESIGNATION:

Non-exempt

COVERAGE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS:

Incumbents in this classification are covered under the Department of Transportation regulations for drug and alcohol policy are specified in the City’s Administrative Regulation No. 1051.

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and/or updated before applying for the position. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs Online Employment Application Guide, or contact their toll-free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT SHOULD BE SENT TO hr@fountainvalley.gov.

Selection Process:
The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, performance exercise, and oral interview. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above.

Important Recruitment Information:
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, background investigation, credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), and pre-employment medical examination.

Please note: Fountain Valley business offices will be closed Thursday, December 25, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026.

The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodations during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the exam date.

Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.