Utility Irrigation Auditor

MOS Code:
None

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

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 Water Sense Irrigation Auditor certification within six (6) months of hire.

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.