IRRIGATION LEADER

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking an Irrigation Leader within Greenspace Management to supervise crews, install and repair irrigation systems, and ensure safe, efficient operation of park water networks. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, task coordination, and accuracy in cost recording.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, at least one year of irrigation experience, a Texas driver’s license and a Texas Landscape Irrigators License. Preference for veterans.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or a GED.
• One year of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of an irrigation system are required.
• A valid Texas driver's license and a State of Texas Landscape Irrigators License are required.
• Preference will be given to eligible veteran applicants.

Responsibilities

• Guide, train and schedule staff installing and repairing irrigation pipes, valves, and controllers.
• Participate in irrigation system installations.
• Estimate and requisition materials and equipment; record project costs.
• Operate drills and tapping machines for piping connections.
• Interpret irrigation blueprints and plans.
• Operate pressure test equipment to ensure no leaks.
• Secure permits for water-supply connections.
• Establish inventory control for parts and lead times.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT

SECTION: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

WORKDAYS & HOURS: Monday -Friday; 6:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. *

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking an Irrigation Leader to join its Greenspace team. Potential Candidate will:

• Guide, train, and schedule personnel engaged in the assembly, installation and repair of pipes, fittings, valves, electrical controllers and fixtures for irrigation systems.
• Participate in installation tasks of irrigation systems.
• Estimate and requisition materials, supplies, and equipment needed in the maintenance and operation of the irrigation systems. Record cost information per project.
• Operate manual and pneumatic-powered drills and tapping machines to run service pipe and tubing connections.
• Interpret blueprints and construction plans pertaining to irrigation systems.
• Operate pressure test equipment to ensure irrigation systems meet specifications and do not leak or have other malfunctions.
• Secure permits for the connection of the irrigation system to the water supply.
• Establish inventory control procedures to maintain an appropriate supply of parts and to allow lead time for ordering new parts.
• Perform other tasks as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School diploma or a GED.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of an irrigation system are required.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A valid Texas driver's license and a State of Texas Landscape Irrigators License are required. Preference will be given to applicants with vast irrigation experience.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 18

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.