Landscape Technician II -Irrigation - TMSD

Job Summary

Performs specialized work associated with Irrigation operations and maintenance within the Road Maintenance Division.

Essential Functions

• Performs specialized maintenance work within an assigned County division, which may involve irrigation maintenance or other projects within the assigned division; assists skilled-trade employees or other workers as needed.
• Performs various tasks involving irrigation projects throughout the county to include providing water to the shrubs, turf and landscaped areas; Performs preventative maintenance, inspections, installation and repairs; replaces irrigation heads, valves, controller components; rewiring of low voltage irrigation; repairs to broken mainlines, and broken lateral lines; monitors controllers and automatic systems for proper operations and ensures proper programming of timers; troubleshoots system malfunctions and location of system leaks.
• Performs general/manual tasks associated with division projects; sets up safe work zones at work sites, places traffic cones/signs, and conducts traffic control as needed; sharpens blades and replaces parts; climbs ladders; sets up or arranges equipment for special events/activities; lifts/moves equipment and heavy materials; assists with cleanup following hurricanes, storms, or emergency situations.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with division projects.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning project work areas, or cleaning shop; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Transports, loads, and unloads equipment and materials used in projects; transports crew workers to/from work sites.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty.

• Aids other employees or divisions as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One (1) year of experience involving irrigation system maintenance or installation.
• Fingerprinting Required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.