What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Specialist/Golf (Ladera GC) position at City of Albuquerque, NM?
Salary : $42,931.20 - $45,011.20 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2500543
Department : Parks & Recreation
Division : PR-Ladera-GF
Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit : BL
Position Summary
Operate and maintain large, self-contained irrigation systems including pump stations, underground piping, valves, wiring, sprinklers and controllers; perform soil moisture analysis checks and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in landscaping; and
Two (2) years experience performing irrigation system maintenance and repair.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
May be required to work weekends / holidays / odd days off / shift work
Preferred Knowledge
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of golf course maintenance
- Functions and operations of automated irrigation systems and activating devices
- Functions and operations of a golf course irrigation pump station, including the pumps, motors, manifolds, valves, and the pump control system
- Weather station maintenance and monitoring procedures
- Turf management practices including soil amending, fertilizing and pesticides
- Operation of backhoe, trencher and other irrigation equipment
- Basic electrical, mechanical and plumbing procedures
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Preferred Skills & Abilities
City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and / or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?)
Are you able to work weekends / holidays / odd days off / shift work?
Required Question
Salary : $42,931 - $45,011
