Irrigation Specialist/SW

Solid Waste Management; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Waste Management in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a field technician to operate and maintain large irrigation systems, including backflow controls, underground piping, valves, sprinklers and controllers on turf and median sites. You will perform soil moisture analysis, adjust controllers, troubleshoot pumps and lines, and coordinate repairs; a valid NM driver's license is required.

The role involves working outdoors in varied weather and traffic environments, with weekend/holiday shifts

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain large irrigation systems including backflow controls, underground piping, valves, wiring, sprinklers and controllers.
• Perform soil moisture analysis checks and ensure proper turf watering.
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation components including pumps, lines, sprinklers and controllers.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds to determine watering needs and check for broken parts.
• Adjust controllers to ensure proper soil moisture for healthy turf.
• Plan and implement repairs to improve water systems and performance.
• Order parts and report repairs to supervision.
• Maintain irrigation software data and logs.

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Operate and maintain large, self-contained irrigation systems including backflow controls, underground piping, valves, wiring, sprinklers and controllers; perform soil moisture analysis checks and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Work in and around high traffic city median areas and travel city-wide.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Operate and maintain large, self-contained irrigation systems including backflow controls, underground piping, valves, wiring, sprinklers and controllers; make rounds of the turf and median/ streetscapes sites to determine watering needs for the day and check for broken lines, heads and other parts.
2. Observe and make corrective adjustments in the operation of pumps and water lines, ensuring properpressure and coverage.
3. Troubleshoot and repair inoperative controllers, valves, lines, sprinklers and related equipment; overhaul sprinkler heads and valves as required to ensure proper and reliable service.
4. Check computer for water settings at each course and change the settings if needed; adjust automatic controllers to ensure proper soil moisture content for the growing of healthy turf.
5. Create and update printout of watering procedures for troubleshooting purposes; plan and implement repairs to improve the water systems.
6. Apply fertilizer tomedian/ streetscapes; apply chemicals to turf areas; apply weed control chemicals to desert areas; document use of chemicals.
7. Repair irrigation pipes and sprinklers as needed and assist in upgrading the irrigation system level sprinklers and valve boxes.
8. Order necessary parts for repairs; perform a variety of repairs including broken lines, sprinkler heads, leaking valves, and broken wires; raise or lower sprinkler heads and valve boxes; report repairs to higher-level supervisory or management staff.
9. Monitor and track irrigation operations using required software and other metrics; maintain and ensure systems are functional.
10. Maintain and review irrigation software data for validity and accuracy; regularly review data, maintain lists, logs, records, files and data as required.
11. Perform minor field electrical repairs to controllers, electric valves, lines and other irrigation components.
12. Perform preventive maintenance onturf and median/ streetscapes sites, check for proper operation of safety devices.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

1. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
2. May prepare reports as required.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in landscaping;

and

Two (2) experience performing irrigation system maintenance and repair.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
• May be required to work weekends/holidays/odd days off/shift work

Environmental

Exposure to loud noises, dust, vibrations, all weather conditions and hours of the day; traffic, high speed roads, heavy vehicles; work in the vicinity of high voltage electrical equipment; travel site to site.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to moderate lifting and carrying and standing, walking and sitting for prolonged periods of time.