Park Irrigation Foreman

Supervises and coordinates the work of employees in the installations, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems in parks, recreational facilities and landscaped areas of the City.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, direct, and supervise the work of employees engaged in installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems used in parks, recreational facilities, and landscaped areas of the City.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, and train employees.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance and operations schedules.
• Supervise acquisition of materials and supplies in order to complete daily and special projects.
• Prepare written reports and/or give oral presentations regarding maintenance and construction activities.
• Assist with budget requests, documentation, and preparation. Monitor expenditures.
• Prepare employee performance evaluations, accident investigation reports, disciplinary documents, and other documents concerning employee relations.
• Inspect and evaluate parks and equipment to determine schedules, priorities, and future needs; respond to citizen complaints or inquiries regarding conditions and/or activities in parks.
• Interview with media, legal, and management regarding park conditions.
• Assist employees in maintenance, repair, and operation of irrigation systems such as pumps, controllers, valves and irrigation heads. Operate test equipment and earth moving equipment.
• Coordinate irrigation schedules with other parks and recreational activities. Respond to complaints regarding irrigation of city parks, equipment malfunctions, etc.
• Stay informed of technical advances in irrigation industry for use in City parks.
• Perform related duties as required.

Completion of high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three years experience in maintenance of irrigation systems; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

• Valid Current Commercial Driver's License
• TNRCC Cert Back-flow tester
• Texas Irrigation License
• Prefer Texas Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor

• Use of computer programs
• Turf maintenance and renovation practices
• Basic carpentry and painting
• Plumbing related to irrigation piping repairs, water supply piping, and control valves for irrigation, drinking fountains, or restrooms
• Electrical repair related to irrigation pump, controller, valve repairs or installation
• Installation, testing and repair of back-flow prevention devices
• Irrigation design methods
• Landscape irrigation auditing techniques to maintain healthy green plant material/turf and conserve water
• Irrigation system components and functions. Troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems
• Maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Supervise the work of others
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, labor hours, and expenditures
• Prepare reports and a variety of other documents
• Operate a variety of equipment used in the park irrigation maintenance
• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment used in irrigation
• Operate computer and standard office equipment
• Adapt to changes in work priorities and schedules
• Work under a timeline
• Set up and conduct training programs and safety meetings
• Follow oral and written instructions

• Occasionally stand and walk during a shift
• Occasionally sit, bend and kneel during the shift
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Frequently push and pull objects
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle or equipment