Maintenance & Repair Leader - Irrigation

Maintenance & Repair Leader - Irrigation

Salary

$64,236.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

27018E

Division

Parks

Department

PAR Landscaping Sessions

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Maintenance & Repair Leader - Irrigation position is responsible for installing, repairing and troubleshooting irrigation systems. Performs related duties as required.

Metro's Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.

This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!

Typical Duties

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate the work of a landscaping/irrigation crew.
• Install irrigation systems in parks landscape areas with limited supervision.
• Troubleshoot irrigation problems and address accordingly.
• Repair many different irrigation systems throughout the parks department.
• Operate and maintain all equipment used in irrigation installation and repair.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of verifiable experience in landscape and/or irrigation.

LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver license

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience operating heavy equipment related to landscape and Irrigation
• Supervisory Experience

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

Do you have a valid Driver License?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03

Indicate your verifiable experience in landscape and/or irrigation.

• No Experience
• 1 year or less
• 2 years
• 3 or more years

04

Please describe your experience in landscaping and/or Irrigation

05

Please describe your experience operating heavy equipment related to landscape and Irrigation. If no experience, please type "N/A"

06

Please describe your supervisory experience. If no experience, please type "NA/"

Required Question

Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address Human Resources Division

700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201

Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone (615) 862-6640

Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities