IRRIGATION SPECIALIST - PARKS

IRRIGATION SPECIALIST - PARKS BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to install and maintain new and existing irrigation systems, drinking fountains, facilities areas, and restroom parts and fixtures. This is accomplished by reading blueprints, installing new irrigation, troubleshooting and replacing all parts and equipment, programming and managing water sprinkling and consumption, and creating watering schedules. Other duties include assisting other workers with tree planting, training, and replacing equipment. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Texas Irrigation Installers License Drivers License Required - Y Type - A Endorsements - N Individuals who do not currently have a Class A - N license will be given until 1 business day prior to the end of their probation to meet this requirement as a condition of employment. Individuals will be required to provide the Commercial Learners Permit (CDL) in accordance with their agreement as a condition of employment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Back Flow Prevention FEMA ICS 700 DDC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: # Code Essential Functions 1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice. 2 H Installs new irrigation by drafting designs, reading and interpreting plans, preparing materials, marking areas, laying pipes, installing valves, valve boxes and control wires, and assisting with testing. 3 H Repairs irrigation systems by troubleshooting problems, studying blueprints, exposing areas, determining replacement parts, ordering parts and supplies, replacing materials, adjusting pressure, and testing repairs. 4 H Maintains facilities by inspecting facilities for needed replacement, replacing sinks and faucets, and maintaining drinking fountains. 5 H Plants and replaces trees by backfilling holes from transplanted trees, transporting new tree liners, planting trees, pruning, inspecting surrounding irrigation, and staking. 6 H Maintains a high pressure irrigation system for a golf course by working with large water lines, programming systems with computers and radio, and working with hydraulics. JOB CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: -Description of Minimum Job Requirements- Formal Education Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Experience Over one year up to and including two years PRIMARY WORK LOCATION - Outdoors **Position :**3226001 **Code :**3226-3 **Type :**INTERNAL and EXTERNAL **Location :**PARK MAINTENANCE **Grade :**NE 107 **Job Family :**37-3011.00 GROUNDSKEEPERS **Job Class :**IRRIGATION SPECIALIST **Posting Start :**09/23/2023 **Posting End :**12/31/9999 HOURLY RATE RANGE: $19.02-$20.92