Lead Irrigator​/Clean

Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintaining City irrigation systems; inspect, test, maintain, repair and install irrigation systems and backflow prevention devices on City properties; perform specialized tasks involving troubleshooting of problem areas and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

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

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 construction, landscaping, or irrigation;

and

Three (3) years of irrigation system maintenance experience.

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 six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid State of New Mexico Irrigation Certificate (JS-6).

Possession of a valid State of New Mexico Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester/Repair Certificate.

• Operations, services and activities of municipal irrigation systems
• Testing, operation and installation requirements of backflow prevention devices
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations, laws and reporting requirements
• Principles of lead supervision and training
• Methods and techniques of troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining irrigation systems equipment
• Troubleshooting and field repair
• Complex irrigation systems including computerized central control systems, electric valves and computerized electromechanical and digital controllers
• Methods and techniques of installing soil moisture sensors
• Principles and practices of inventory control
• Operational characteristics of specialized maintenance equipment and tools related to duties of work assignment
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

• Perform skilled work in testing, diagnoses, maintenance, repair and installation of backflow prevention devices and the City irrigation systems
• Read, interpret and apply information from blueprints or drawing related to irrigation systems installation maintenance and repair
• Maintain accurate records
• Prepare reports in a timely manner
• Lead, organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned
• Independently perform the most difficult irrigation system installation, maintenance and repair work
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures
• Operate a variety of complex maintenance and repair equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work