Job Details

Irrigation Technician

Position Number: 6877817
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Irrigation Technician

Requisition Number: 69686
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Classified Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 03-Feb-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Irrigation Technician! This work unit provides irrigation and grounds maintenance support to the University of Colorado. During the growing season, this position improves irrigation systems by monitoring, trouble shooting and repairing existing systems. The role also helps on irrigation system improvement projects and assists with snow removal during winter months.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Facilities Management provides outdoor services to general fund areas and to several auxiliary funded facilities. Facilities Management Outdoor Services is responsible for grounds maintenance and irrigation system operation and maintenance for the general fund areas on campus.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Irrigation, Maintenance, & Installation on Campus Irrigation System:

Perform walk-throughs as efficiently as possible for inspection on irrigation system to ensure proper head performance and coverage. Repair heads, valves, wiring, controllers, lateral pipe and mainline as needed. Participate in irrigation system improvement projects as needed.

Ditch Maintenance:

Clean debris at the headgates of Anderson and Smith Goss ditches to maintain proper flow for pond replenishment. Assist with chart recording and digital meter readings to help account the amounts of water used through ditches and pump stations.

Snow & Ice Removal:

Remove snow and ice from streets, parking lots, sidewalks and curbs. Apply sand/salt or anti-icing chemical mixture using various equipment available to Outdoor Services.

Maintain Work Vehicle:

Schedule and request vehicle maintenance with campus motor pool to perform minor maintenance on Facilities Management vehicles and equipment. Coordinate as appropriate with outdoor services mechanic for other equipment repair. Maintain a constant supply of vehicle stock material for irrigation repairs as necessary.

Safety:

Adhere to safety guidelines and policies developed by Human Resources, facilities management safety committee, outdoor services safety group, and industry standard processes.

Call Backs:

Being an essential services position, incumbent may have to respond to after hours emergency issues related to snow/ice removal, pump station, irrigation mainline, sprinkler zones, ditches, Lynx irrigation computer, radio communication system, or other job related situations.
Complete additional miscellaneous grounds duties when needed. Examples of this work are branch pick up after a storm, grounds support for graduation including running a blower, placing mulch in beds, running a string trimmer, etc.

What You Should Know

This position is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.
This role will work five (5) eight-hour days per week, between the hours of 6:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, based on staffing requirements of the Department.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this role is $50,732.
If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Two years of experience with grounds keeping or landscape maintenance or a related field.
Must have a valid Colorado driver's license and be a Colorado resident to apply.

What You Will Need

Ability to communicate well with other people.
Ability to work individually or as a team.
Ability to read and decipher irrigation maps and plans.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
DD-214 for veteran applicants.

Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran's preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by February 3, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Irrigation-Technician/69686