Irrigation Technician

October 9, 2026

General Statement of Job Under general supervision installs, maintains, and programs automatic irrigation systems within parks, landscapes, athletic fields, and other municipal properties. Performs in a professional environment where customer service is paramount. Minimum Training And Experience Education: High school diploma or GEDExperience: Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in golf course or landscape irrigation maintenanceCertifications: <ul><li>Valid driver's license </li></ul>Preferred <ul><li>Associates Degree</li><li>Prior experience designing, installing and maintaining landscape irrigation systems on public, industrial, or commercial property</li><li>SC Pesticide Applicator’s license with Turf and Ornamental designation </li></ul>Note <ul><li>The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.</li><li>Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City. </li></ul>Physical Requirements Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including tractors, mowers, landscaping equipment, etc. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to climb, reach, crawl, bend, stoop, etc. in the performance of job duties. Physical demand requirements are those for Medium Work to Heavy Work. Health & Wellness Employee Health Center (EHC) The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city’s health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays. Wellness Benefit The CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city’s health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace. Participating In The WIP Provides The Benefits Of <ul><li> Saving money on insurance premiums</li><li> Earning up to $505 in HRA funds</li><li> Being proactive about your health</li><li> Helping to keep City health insurance premiums low </li></ul>Health Insurance (In-network) <ul><li> $1,000 individual deductible</li><li> $3,000 family deductible</li><li> Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance</li><li> Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copay </li></ul>Health insurance deductions below Per Pay Period PlansWellness ParticipantWellness Non-ParticipantEmployee$0.00$42.00Employee/Child$68.00$102.00Employee/Spouse$123.00$204.00Family$169.00$277.00Dental Insurance <ul><li> Preventative services covered at 100% in-network</li><li> Major services covered at 50% in-network</li><li> Annual maximum of $1,750 </li></ul>Prescription Benefits <ul><li> $10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary</li><li> Mail order and specialty pharmacy available </li></ul>Vision Care <ul><li> $225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay</li><li> In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copay </li></ul>Aquatic & Fitness Center The CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction. Other Benefits <ul><li> Tuition Reimbursement</li><li> Flexible Spending Account</li><li> Supplemental Insurance</li><li> Long Term Disability</li><li> Short Term Disability</li><li> Employee Assistance Program </li></ul>Holidays and Leave Paid Holidays <ul><li> New Year’s Day</li><li> Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day</li><li> Fourth of July</li><li> Labor Day</li><li> Thanksgiving Day</li><li> Day after Thanksgiving</li><li> Christmas Day</li><li> Four floating holidays (two personal) </li></ul>Vacation Leave Years of ServiceRegular FT0 to 580 hours each year5 to 10120 hours each year10 or More160 hours each yearSick Time <ul><li> 80 hours annually on January 1st</li><li> Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following year </li></ul>Holiday Bonus <ul><li> Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday Bonus </li></ul>Employee Tenure <ul><li> Longevity awards at every five years of service (5 percent bonus) </li></ul>Retirement Retirement health insurance is available if eligibility requirements are met. General Retirement General Employees* are enrolled in a 401(a) account upon hire. The account is funded by contributions made by the employee and the City. <ul><li> City contributes 8% of employee’s salary & employee contributes a mandatory 2%</li><li> Vesting: 5 years of service </li></ul>Supplemental Retirement 457 Plan Benefits Designed for full-time employees to save and invest money with tax benefits. Contributions are made to an account based on the amount the employee chooses to allocate. Key features of the plan include: <ul><li> Flexible withdrawal upon separation from employment</li><li> Withdrawals after age 59 1/2 or due to a qualified unforeseeable emergency</li><li> For general employees*, the City will match contributions up to 6% of salary after 2 years of full-time employment. </li></ul>Roth IRA <ul><li> Available for employees to complement other retirement plans by allowing for tax-free earnings and, if needed, flexible withdrawals.</li><li>General Employees are all City of NMB employees that are not eligible for PEBA. </li></ul>Life Insurance Basic Term Life/AD&D <ul><li> Policy of $10,000 paid for by the City </li></ul>Voluntary Term Life <ul><li> Coverage up to $200,000 not to exceed 5 times annual base salary</li><li> Can also be purchased for spouse and/or children </li></ul>General Employee*—Additional Term Life <ul><li> Mandatory coverage</li><li> Employee benefit—1x annual salary</li><li> Coverage can be purchased for spouse or children $10,000/$5,000 </li></ul>Disclaimer: The City reserves the right to modify or eliminate, determine eligibility changes and/or revise employee benefits plans, premiums, and/or benefits at any time with or without notice. Nothing described herein creates a contract. Programs are subject to annual appropriations, policies and benefits, and plan descriptions.

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