Cherry Creek Schools

Public K-12 school district

Irrigation Specialist - Maintenance Grounds/Carpentry

Landscaping & Grounds MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColorado, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A High School Equivalency diploma is required.
Two years of professional work experience are required.
Knowledge of maintenance and operation of trenchers and various equipment is required.
A phone for emergency contact is required.
Candidates must meet the insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self Insurance Pool.
A Colorado driver’s license is required.
A Backflow Prevention license is required, or must be obtained within the first year of employment.
Certified Irrigation Technician certification is required, or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
Candidates must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
The role requires heavy work, including lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds.
The role requires outdoor work with exposure to rain, snow, and extreme heat or cold; overhead lifting, squatting, repetitive digging, bending and kneeling, pushing and pulling, and climbing stairs, ladders, and vehicles; and working at various vertical heights.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems across district sites, including mainlines, lateral lines, valves, heads, controllers, sensors, and backflow devices.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, water usage, and equipment inventory.
Respond promptly to reports of malfunctioning systems or water-related emergencies.
Share on-call and snow removal duties as assigned.
Program and adjust irrigation schedules using central control systems to meet seasonal landscape requirements and water conservation goals.
Test, repair, and service pumps from ¾ HP to 30 HP and backflow devices.
Supervise and perform all phases of district-wide landscape construction, maintenance, and repair, including assisting with fertilization as needed.
Coordinate irrigation needs with grounds staff and mowing, landscaping, fertilization, and aeration schedules.
Conduct seasonal start-ups, shutdowns, and winterizations according to manufacturer guidelines and climate demands.
Recommend improvements, upgrades, or replacements for inefficient or outdated systems.
Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water-use regulations, including backflow prevention.
Supervise and perform irrigation system layouts and installation.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in the public sector.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
Knowledge of or experience with snow removal in a truck with a plow.

Job Title: Irrigation Specialist	FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Classification Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds, and Carpentry	Supervising Position:
Pay Plan: Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds, and Carpentry	Pay Range: Range 11
Last Updated: 06/12/2025
Pay Information	Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation of the district’s irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use and healthy landscapes. Ensure that systems are functioning optimally and comply with local water conservation and regulatory standards. Work is performed independently and as part of a grounds maintenance team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions	Frequency	Percentage of Time
1.	Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems across all district sites including mainlines, lateral lines, valves, heads, controllers, sensors, and backflow devices.	Daily	20%
2.	Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, water usage, and equipment inventory.	Daily	5%
3.	Respond promptly to reports of malfunctioning systems or water-related emergencies.	Daily	5%
4.	Share on-call and snow removal duties as assigned.	Daily	5%
5.	Program and adjust irrigation schedules using central control systems to meet seasonal landscape requirements and water conservation goals.	Weekly	10%
6.	Tests, repairs, and services pumps (¾ HP – 30HP) and backflow devices.	Monthly	8%
7.	Supervises and performs all phases of landscape construction, maintenance, and repair District-wide, including assisting with fertilization as needed.	Monthly	7%
8.	Collaborate with grounds staff to coordinate irrigation needs with mowing, landscaping, fertilization, and aeration schedules.	Monthly	5%
9.	Conduct seasonal start-ups, shutdowns, and winterizations in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and climate demands.	Biannually	15%
10.	Recommend improvements, upgrades, or replacements of inefficient or outdated systems.	Biannually	5%
11.	Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water use regulations, including backflow prevention.	Biannually	5%
12.	Supervises and performs layouts and installation of irrigation systems.	Annually	5%
13.	Perform other duties as assigned or requested.	Daily	5%
TOTAL	100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
Two (2) years of professional work experience
Knowledge of maintenance and operation of trenchers and various equipment
Must have a phone for emergency contact
Must meet the insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self Insurance Pool
Colorado driver’s license
Licensed in Backflow Prevention or must obtain within the first year of employment
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) or must obtain within 90 days of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds)
Primarily works outdoors with exposure to rain, snow, and extreme heat or cold
Typically a moderate noise level
Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
Overhead lifting and squatting are required on daily projects
Repetitive motion (i.e., digging, bending, kneeling, etc.)
Pushing and pulling
Climbing stairs, ladders, and vehicles
Working at various vertical heights

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Knowledge or experience with snow removal in a truck with a plow

About the Company

Cherry Creek Schools

Public K-12 school district

Cherry Creek Schools provides public K–12 education across a district of high achievement. It operates a network of elementary, middle, and high schools, delivering core academics, arts, athletics, and support services to students. The district emphasizes its Vision, Mission, and Values as the guide for culture and decision-making, focusing on creating an engaging, supportive learning environment to help all students succeed. Unlike some districts, Cherry Creek emphasizes strong academic outcomes and a clear, value-driven culture aligned with its goals for student growth, community involvement, and responsible stewardship of resources. The district’s goal is to offer an excellent education for every child in Cherry Creek, preparing them for college, career, and life beyond school.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Greenwood Village, CO
Founded: 1991

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