Irrigation Technician

Job Description

Location: 6003 Parks & Recreation/Forestry

Pay Grade: A05

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Under general supervision, installs, maintains and repairs City irrigation systems.

• This position performs duties deemed to be "safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City's policies*

Essential Job Functions

• Performs troubleshooting and diagnostic maintenance on department irrigation systems to ensure they operate at optimum level.

• Adjusts, installs and/or repairs irrigation heads, rotors, valves, valve boxes, controllers, PVC lines, etc.

• Operates equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, skid loader, backhoe, tractor, and trenching equipment.

• Diagnoses and repairs low voltage electrical issues on both conventional and two wire systems.

• Oversees the work of seasonal workers as assigned.

• Conducts regular irrigation system inspections.

• Assists Horticulturist with collection of department irrigation systems into the GIS inventory database.

• Trains park employees in irrigation maintenance processes.

• Works with supervisor to set and adjust watering schedules.

• Assists Horticulture/Forestry crew with landscape maintenance duties which include, but not limited to, trimming, weeding, chemical applications, and planting.

• Reviews project construction plans related to irrigation systems.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented with a minimum of three years of related experience working on irrigation systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exertexceptionally strongphysical effort invery heavywork, typically involving some combination ofbalancing,climbing,crouching,feeling,handling, hearing,kneeling,mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walkingand which involves somelifting, carrying, pushing and/or pullingof objects and materials of moderate weight (up to150pounds).