Irrigation Specialist - Parks

JOB LOCATION
13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community

Competitive total compensation package

Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away

On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement

Access to innovation work spaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Public parks serve as the shared backyards for our entire community. Vibrant parks rely on a dedicated specialist to keep the grass green and the flowers happy. Guarding the local landscape becomes your primary mission. Managing water flow across the parks system feels like being a doctor for the environment. Wrestling with stubborn pipes ranging from half an inch to eight inches proves who is really the boss.

Fixing irrigation heads, lateral lines, and drip components fills the schedule. Using GIS software and smart controllers helps save water while keeping the parks lush. Operating backhoes and loaders makes moving heavy materials much simpler. Testing backflow prevention devices keeps the water system safe for everyone. Working outside means enjoying the fresh air through sunshine, rain, or snow. Lifting up to one hundred pounds happens when the heavy lifting starts.

Updating records on the computer ensures every repair is documented for the future. Living out integrity and professionalism helps our team provide top-tier customer service.

Keeping the city parks hydrated is like maintaining a massive network of veins that bring life to every corner of the neighborhood.

Hiring salary $23.84 - $29.80/hour Salary to be commensurate with experience.
* This posting is being used to fill multiple vacancies
* The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

The City of Aurora is pleased to offer:

Paid CDL training!

Up to $1,000 annual bonus for maintaining your CDL (if eligibility criteria is met).$250.00 Boot allowance annually (steel toe or other safety toe boots are required).Uniforms provided (no more ruining your clothes at work!)Health insurance benefits, choice of plans that fit your situation.

Paid Holidays, vacation, personal leave, and sick leave.

Retirement Plan (Rare, employer funded retirement plan!)Career advancement opportunities (step progression plan, promotions)
Training assistance through our online Learning Management System as well as a Tuition Assistance Program The Parks Irrigation Specialist performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of irrigation systems. This role may serve as lead worker over an assigned group of employees engaged in irrigation projects.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on irrigation systems including but not limited to mainline, lateral line, irrigation heads, drip components, electric control valves, irrigation controllers, master valves, flow sensors and pumps.

Performs repairs on PVC, brass, copper, ductile, HDPE and stainless-steel pipe from a one-half inch up to and including eight
-inch pipe Makes minor electrical repairs

Uses GIS equipment and software

Performs locates as needed

Runs tests, troubleshoots, and makes minor/major repairs to all irrigation system components

Participates in the installation of material, equipment, and systems

Performs field inspections

Assists in irrigation programming with central irrigation control using smart controllers to maximize irrigation system efficiency and effectiveness

Maintains both written and computerized records of operation, maintenance, and repairs

Maintains parts and supplies inventory and provides input to assist in soliciting bids for purchasing.

Assists in training other employees and acts in supervisory capacity as needed

Responds to inquiries from the public seeking direction and assistance after interpreting policies and procedures

Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and tests backflow prevention devices

Performs additional duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are…