Utility Irrigation Auditor

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso is seeking a dedicated professional to promote water conservation by assessing landscape and irrigation systems, providing recommendations to customers, and delivering educational workshops on water-smart landscapes.

You will plan and perform irrigation audits for commercial customers, locate valves, read diagrams, prepare watering schedules, and develop training sessions in person or virtually for homeowners, landscape professionals, and others to extend the city’s water supply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water-conserving landscape practices and irrigation systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and stakeholders.
• Experience planning and documenting irrigation audits and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Promote water conservation by assessing landscapes and irrigation systems and providing recommendations to customers.
• Plan, schedule, and perform irrigation audits; read diagrams, locate valves, and prepare watering schedules.
• Develop and deliver landscape and irrigation trainings in person or virtually to customers, landscapers, and others.

Skills

Water conservation awareness

Irrigation audits

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years landscape/irrigation experience

Job description

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED, or higher and three (3) years of landscape and irrigation system maintenance, or design and installation experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by date of appointment. Texas "Landscape Irrigator License" is required at the time of application. Must obtain WaterSense Irrigation Auditor certification within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, promotes water conservation to extend the city’s water supply by assessing landscape and irrigation systems, providing landscape and irrigation recommendations to customers, and providing educational workshops for homeowners, business owners, government entities, and others to promote water-smart landscapes.

Plan, schedule, and perform irrigation audits for commercial customers on existing systems. Involves: Contacting customers, preparing consumption charts, interviewing property owners, reading and preparing diagrams or site plans. Locate irrigation valves, read and modify irrigation controller schedules, and perform other operations. Open valve boxes to verify compliance and function, testing valve operation and distribution functions. Locate damaged or malfunctioning equipment, preparing water budgets based on existing or proposed vegetation. Prepare appropriate watering schedules based on soil, plant type, and evapotranspiration. Prepare reports for customers and recommend modifications for maximum water savings. Maintain records of completed audits. Develop, schedule, and deliver landscape and irrigation trainings in person and/or virtually to customers, landscape professionals, and others to demonstrate water-saving landscape and irrigation practices.

Coordinate with other conservation technicians in performing irrigation audits and related projects. Involves: Assist with reviewing Water Conservation Plans received with new meter applications, in consultation with the Water Conservation Manager. Inspect new irrigation system installations for commercial, institutional, and industrial water customers. Follow up with the customers to recommend appropriate watering schedules and maintenance practices.

Perform maintenance and repair work at the TecH2O Center. Involves: Weekly irrigation inspection, minor repair work on emitters, tubing, and valves, tool maintenance, and irrigation parts requisition. Perform related duties as required. Involves: Perform duties of coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. Interact positively with supervisors, contractors, vendors, and coworkers. Answer phones, greet customers, answer customer questions, and provide accurate information to inquiries.