Irrigation Supervisor

Summary: Under basic supervision, supervises the daily activities of Parks and Recreation Department irrigation system maintenance crews; inspects irrigation systems, prioritizes and assigns work, and assures quality of work performed; verifies that vehicles, equipment, and tools are used in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects parks to determine irrigation system maintenance needs; prioritizes projects and supervises maintenance work crews; inspects jobsites to assure quality work products and effective use of resources.
• Monitors and inspects City parks, sports fields, public grounds, and landscaped areas for water leaks, appropriate irrigation coverage, and turf conditions; coordinates maintenance tasks as needed.
• Monitors City irrigation efficiency; adjusts irrigation timing, watering schedules, and area coverage.
• Tests, repairs, maintains, and replaces backflow devices used to protect water supplies from contamination; performs plumbing repairs, assures effective system functionality, and compliance with state and City laws.
• Supervises work crews performing irrigation system maintenance activities; plans and schedules staff, equipment, and materials required to complete work projects; monitors work sites to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed, and that the work zones and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Creates and assigns work orders; reviews the work of assigned staff to assure that work assignments are completed according to specified work orders, and Parks and Recreation procedures.
• Reviews, approves, and summarizes daily activity reports, and material and equipment usage reports.
• Inspects work projects and provides technical assistance and guidance to work crews; supervises ongoing work projects to assure that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Supervises crews during emergency events; performs special tasks for public safety and property protection.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and time attendance.
• Performs duties of Irrigation Technician as needed to meet workload demands.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines : High School Diploma or GED required AND three years of irrigation system maintenance experience, preferably with the City of Odessa.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance of parks.
• Commercial irrigation system design and maintenance practices and standards, and operational characteristics of automated irrigation management systems.
• Methods, materials, and standards used to install, test, maintain, and repair commercial irrigation water meters, valves, and electrical and electronic control devices.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of grounds maintenance, pesticide/herbicide application, fertilizers and plant disease identification and treatment.
• Federal, state, and City safety rules and regulations.
• Proper use and storage of chemicals, including OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
• City geography, traffic patterns, parks, landmarks, and Parks facility locations.

Skill in:

• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
• Planning and prioritizing repair and maintenance projects.
• Diagnosing repair problems on automated irrigation maintenance management systems.
• Repairing and testing the installation and operation of backflow prevention assemblies.
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining irrigation and plumbing systems according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Supervising staff, delegating tasks and authority, and evaluating staff performance.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

License and certification requirements: A Texas State Commercial Driver's License is required. Certification as a Licensed Irrigator and Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is required. Additional special training and licensing may be required

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities; requires moderate physical efforts, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. Must use City approved safety shoes.