Irrigation Apprentice

Operate and maintain irrigation systems for parks and athletic fields.

• Maintain and repair irrigation system and related components used in city parks;
• Operate test equipment to determine proper functioning of irrigation system;
• Evaluate condition of irrigation system, maintain records of system performance and maintenance;
• Lead the work and train less experienced workers in irrigation maintenance;
• Maintain records of work performed;
• Modify park irrigation schedules to facilitate other parks and recreation activities;
• Serve on-call duty as required;
• Perform related duties as required.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Preferred one year of irrigation related experience or grounds maintenance work; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Physical Exam Required. Valid Current Commercial Driver's License.

• Turf maintenance and renovation practices;
• Basic carpentry and painting;
• Basic plumbing related to repairs of irrigation piping, water supply piping and control valves;
• Basic electrical repair related to repairs/installations of irrigation valve wiring;
• Assembly and installation of back-flow prevention devices;
• Water pipe sizing;
• Precipitation rates of sprinklers;
• Function, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of irrigation system components.

• Read and write to comprehend instructions;
• Maintain records and prepare reports;
• Perform irrigation system maintenance, repairs, and installation;
• Operate a variety of equipment used in park irrigation maintenance;
• Recognize safety hazards, correct the hazard, or notify others of the hazard;
• Read and interpret irrigation plans;
• Adapt to changing situations.

• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds;
• Continuously walk and stand during the shift;
• Occasionally climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces;
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift;
• Frequently push and pull objects;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle or equipment.