Irrigation Technician II (Golf/Austin Parks and Recreation) | City of Austin - Parks & Recreation Department | Handshake

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.