Irrigation Specialist

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

• TBD
  - Performance examination
• TBD
  - Oral interview

Under general supervision, maintain, inspect, and repair irrigation systems at city parks, parkways, open spaces, and other public areas; perform a variety of skilled work utilizing equipment and power tools; perform related work as required.

Operates, inspects, installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and makes modifications and/or additions to all components of automated and other types of irrigation systems, including automatic controllers, valves, irrigation lines up to and including large (2-6") piping, lateral lines, sprinklers, pumping systems, and backflow devices at landscaped sites; inspects and repairs pumping systems; confers with contractors; assists in reviewing landscape and irrigation plans; checks daily schedule and service requests for work to be completed;

inspects equipment and reports safety hazards and maintenance problems; excavates and repairs broken or damaged irrigation main lines; performs rough carpentry and cement work; constructs forms and pours concrete for pump enclosures and irrigation controller pads; cuts, removes, and replaces concrete sections in conjunction with making necessary repairs to irrigation infrastructure; traces, locates, excavates, and repairs low voltage direct burial wiring;

utilizes leak, line, and wire locators and hand tools; may be required to perform additional functions including, but not limited to, basic tree maintenance and removal; may supervise and train employees and others in irrigation system repairs and landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties; operates various City vehicles including, but not limited to truck with trailer, trencher, backhoe, loader, mowers, renovators, sprayers, cultivators, hedge trimmer, water truck, and others;

operates a variety of power and pneumatic hand tools and equipment such as generators, concrete saws, mixers, coring tools, jackhammers, pressure washers, air compressors, and compaction tools; assists in reporting graffiti and vandalism; ensures safety of property and persons by placing or directing to be placed warning devices and other safety apparatus at job sites; applies pesticides on lawns, shrubs, and trees;

may perform semi-skilled work and assist in skilled work including minor electrical work, cement and cement block work; drives on City business.

Employment Standards: Knowledge of basic mathematics; installation and repair of irrigation systems; plumbing and irrigation concepts and techniques; machinery, equipment, and tools necessary to perform work; principles of hydraulics; electrical and electronics testing and detection procedures; basic horticulture knowledge for watering needs of plant material, soil, and moisture conditions; water conservation methods; irrigation controller programming procedures; traffic safety laws and regulations and proper vehicle operations;

safety and basic repair procedures of irrigation systems; principles landscape maintenance; central computerized irrigation control system operation and management; building cleaning and maintenance; applicable safety rules, practices, and procedures; a wide variety of tools and other power equipment used in maintenance of grounds and parks; maintenance of athletic fields and common plants found in public areas throughout the City; centralized irrigation control systems;

proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation in order to effectively perform the essential functions of this classification (this is not a language restriction as defined in California Government Code Section 12951).

Skill in using standard and specialized landscape maintenance equipment; working with various segments of the population in a variety of situations; discerning potentially dangerous situations; mechanical aptitude; irrigation system maintenance and management; irrigation system design, installation, and repair; training others in assigned duties; and fostering a teamwork environment.

Ability to safely perform manual work of landscape maintenance, irrigation systems' installation and repair; read blueprints, diagrams, and schematics associated with general construction projects and irrigation systems; program irrigation controllers; repair, troubleshoot, and install irrigation systems; operate hand and power tools including a jackhammer and other heavy tools; oversee the work of contractors and maintenance personnel working with irrigation systems; follow safety practices and recognizes hazards;

walk, stand, and kneel for prolonged periods of time; provide effective customer service; follow and give written and oral directions; learn, comprehend, and apply department policies and regulations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain records and prepare written reports; work holidays, weekends, after hours, and outdoors in a variety of…