Irrigation Technician

City of Maypearl; Cedar Park (TX); In loco; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Cedar Park is seeking an Irrigation Technician to maintain and repair irrigation systems across city parks and facilities. You will manage central control systems, perform inspections, fix leaks, and ensure winter readiness of water features.

Requirements include a high school diploma, two years of general maintenance experience, a TCEQ Irrigation License within 90 days, and a valid Texas driver's license.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of general maintenance experience required.
• TCEQ Irrigation License within 90 days of appointment.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of maintenance of parks and related facilities.
• Ability to operate standard maintenance equipment safely and effectively.

Mansioni

• Manage irrigation Central Control system and perform seasonal adjustments.
• Conduct irrigation inspections and audits; audits 2–3 times per year.
• Maintenance and repair of sprinklers and irrigation lines.
• Repair leaks and maintain water features and fountains in City parks.
• Inspect and repair irrigation clocks, sensors, and backflow devices.
• Install, maintain, and repair park facilities including gates, valves, and fixtures.
• Coordinate with contractors and city staff; document work and weather-ready preparations.

Conoscenze

General maintenance

Safety practices

Tool usage

Formazione

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

• Manage and program Hunter Irrigation Central Control computer system. Make seasonal adjustments based on weather and field conditions;
• Irrigation inspections and audits. Audits occur 2 to 3 times per calendar year;
• Maintenance and repair of over 6,000 sprinklers;
• Maintenance and repair of thousands of feet of drip line and drip emitters;
• Repair leaks of irrigation pipe and fittings within 24 hours. Typically, staff repairs 3 to 4 leaks per week;
• Inspect and repair all Irrigation Clocks and/or Satellites;
• Repair broken and/or leaking gate and ball valves;
• Installation, leveling and repair of Irrigation Valve Boxes;
• Repair and inspect Reduce Pressure Zone Assemblies (RPZ) and Backflow devices;
• Irrigation electrical repair, troubleshooting and installation including 2-wire systems;
• Tests all necessary backflow devices. Requires training and license (Irrigation Tech II);
• Planning and the implementation of Water Conservation Practices, i.e. seasonal adjustment of run times, use of weather stations;
• Maintains detailed blueprints, diagrams and “as-built” for all City Irrigation Systems;
• Records water usage data;
• Irrigation design and installation;
• Provides technical expertise to outside contractors, vendors, gardeners, volunteers, and City staff;
• Irrigation wire and pipe locating. Requires the training and use of specific locating equipment;
• Follows all state and county guidelines;
• Operates all necessary equipment for the installation and maintenance irrigation systems located on City of Cedar Park property;
• Inputs all irrigation related tasks into the Lucity Work Order program;
• Orders all parts and tools necessary to complete job;
• Knowledge and use of all necessary equipment related to construction surveying;
• Maintenance and repair of all 45 water and dog fountains located at City parks;
• Installation, repair and maintenance of toilets and sinks;
• Hose spigot and pipe (including brass) repair at Community Gardens and parks facilities;
• Ability to repair brass pipe and fittings;
• Prepare all facilities, water fountains and community gardens for cold weather to prevent freeze damage;
• Clears clogged sinks, toilets, and drains;
• Test electricity at all park facilities and pavilions prior to rentals;
• Repair electrical outlets;
• Repair and install light fixtures and ballast;
• Irrigation electrical installation and repair including two wire systems;
• Inspect and repair photocells and/or motion sensors;
• Inspect and repair hand dryers;
• Fertilizer, herbicide and insecticide calibration and application;
• Maintains accurate records of Fertilizer and Pesticide Applications;
• Changes all door locks and hardware annually at tennis courts and other park facilities;
• Coordinates, leads, and participates in preparing ground for planting, cultivating, fertilizing, watering and pruning flowers, shrubs and trees;
• Mows, propagates and/or trims grass and brush, including use of various light equipment and handheld tools;
• Helps train other employees in the proper care of irrigation systems, lawns and plants, spraying and cultivating of shrubbery, hedges and trees, and the operation and care of tools and equipment;
• Keeps Foreman informed regularly on job status;
• Watches for pests, disease or other deteriorating agents and keeps Foreman informed of developments to ensure eradication;
• Operates necessary vehicles and tools, including pickup truck, chainsaw, carpentry tools, and garden tools;
• Cleans and maintains safety standards in Parks and Recreation shop area;
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus,

Two (2) years of general maintenance experience;

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

TCEQ Irrigation License required within 90 days of obtaining the position.

Valid Texas Driver's License, with acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance of parks and related facilities; use and care of tools and specialized equipment; and of the basic provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to operation of light and heavy motorized equipment.

Skill/Ability to:operate standard maintenance equipment applying safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; and tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.