Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician

Join our team and help keep Fountain Valley beautiful! 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.

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

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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.