Irrigation Control Technician

Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking an Irrigation Control Technician to work in the Parks and Recreation Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a positive impact on the Town's central irrigation control system.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.
  
Expected Hiring Range: $20.65 - $25.30 per hour

• Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Salary Range: $20.65 - $29.94 per hour

• Performs daily inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment and irrigation systems
• Monitors, schedules, and coordinates renovation and repair of irrigated landscape, including park, urban spaces, streetscapes, and medians.
• Consults with architects for new and renovation projects; designs irrigation systems renovations, new installations, and directs work teams during construction.
• Conducts irrigation water audits; recommends soil and horticultural practices for better use of water
• Reviews plans and specifications for layout and irrigation valve locations, controllers, and wiring.
• Installs irrigation piping, valves, emission devices, and controllers; programs and tests completed irrigation systems for proper functioning of valves, controller, and emission devices
• Locates, excavates, and repairs or replaces damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Plans and orders necessary parts and equipment and ensures appropriate supply stock is maintained.
• Performs irrigation water audits, gathers site data, and verifies proper working conditions.
• Maintain pumps, repairs, and programs controls.
• Test, maintains and repairs cross-connection devices.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training
• Over three years of progressive experience in landscape/irrigation, public works, parks maintenance or related field

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Arizona driver license
• Must complete both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check
• Must complete a pre-employment physical including an audiogram and pass a 50-pound lift test
• Arizona Backflow Tester Certification or must obtain within 6 months of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with design and/or maintenance of irrigation systems
• Irrigation Technician Certification
• Irrigation Auditor Certification 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
 

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements.  A first review date of applications will be conducted on 01/27/2026.  To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 01/26/2026. Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500
 
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