Irrigation Technician II (Golf/Austin Parks and Recreation)

Purpose:

Under general supervision, perform tasks in the installation, maintenance or operation of irrigation systems.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Operates metal detectors to locate metal or other objects in the ground. Operates equipment such as a trencher or bobcat. Sets-up or operates backhoe.
• Digs trenches, ditches, or holes using hand tools. Lays pipe for irrigation systems. 
• Reads profiles and blueprints. Repairs or replaces irrigation system parts. 
• Adjusts sprinkler and irrigation system to water plants and grass. 
• Records data on appropriate form, log, etc. Sprays insecticides or chemicals. 
• Measures using tapes, transits, levels, etc. 
• Orders and issues supplies, parts, etc. 

Responsibilities:

Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of installation and operation of irrigation systems. 
• Knowledge of construction power tools. Knowledge of proper safety practices and procedures. 
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to work being performed. 
• Skill in oral and written communication. 
• Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to layout irrigation systems. 
• Ability to work from drawings, blueprints, plans and specifications. 
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years in installing and maintaining irrigation systems Licenses and Certifications Required:
• None.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Experience with in-ground irrigation systems to include design, installation, routine maintenance, and repair. Experience with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) pump stations. 
• Experience with reading and working from blueprints, as built and other construction plans for a golf course or other park-like setting. Experience with maintaining grounds of a golf course or other park-like setting.

Preferred skills:

• Ability to operate digging equipment/grounds keeping equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, shovels, mowers, and augers. 
• Ability to program and monitor irrigation computer programs, and software. 
• Ability to trouble shoot and repair central control systems with field satellites.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.