Maintenance Specialist - Irrigation

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the advanced journey-level classification allocated to the Department of Public Works, Maintenance Division.   Assignments consist of streets, facilities, fleet, and landscape maintenance and repair. Incumbents perform a broad range of complex trades work and may lead a small group of staff on a project basis.  This classification is not part of a flexibly staffed series.  

This classification is distinguished from Senior Maintenance Specialist in that the latter classification is at the working supervisory level responsible for organizing, assigning, training, and monitoring work of subordinate staff. 

Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Operate a variety of light equipment and tools used in specialized work assignments. 

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment and tools, including repairing and servicing equipment, vehicles, and water pumps. 
• Drive and operate appropriate vehicles to perform the work; and stock vehicles with adequate supplies to perform the work. 
• Inspect, treat, and maintain water quality for pools, fountains, and other aquatic facilities/features. 
• Purchase supplies and materials as needed. 
• Oversee contract management. 
• Use a computer to enter and retrieve information related to work assignments and recordkeeping. 
• Prepare work schedules and maintain timesheets. 
• Provide training and guidance to maintenance staff and demonstrate proper work techniques in an assigned area. 
• Participate in meetings and departmental safety training sessions. 
• Perform related work, as required. 

When assigned to landscape/parks:

• Oversee the water conservation program and computer irrigation systems for the City; including programming the software and hardware; and installing and maintaining the communication infrastructure.
• Design, engineer and modify infrastructure using advanced fabrication methods and techniques; and operate a wide range of welding and fabrication equipment.
• Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems including hydraulic valves, backflow prevention devices, booster pumps, automatic control clocks, water main and lateral lines, low voltage wiring, and sprinklers. 
• Inspect, repair, and maintain a variety of park equipment, including benches, playground equipment, bleachers, dugouts, backstops, reservation boards, electric score boards, basketball hoops, tennis courts, wind barriers, and soccer posts. 

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: 

Education: 

Equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in performing skilled work in a specialized trade with an agency, company, or organization

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:

Possession of a Class C California driver's license by the time of appointment. 

and legally required vehicle insurance and the ability to be insured with the City's insurance carrier required. Failure to maintain these qualifications could lead to termination.  

When assigned to landscape/parks

A Qualified Applicator Certificate (Q.A.C) is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year of hire.

Irrigation/Water Conservation - Maxicom Certificate is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year of hire.

Knowledge of: 

• Practices and techniques relate to skilled maintenance in area of assignment. 
• Electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic tools and accepted safety standards related to the area of assignment. 
• Concrete and asphalt installation techniques. 
• Basic principles of supervision and training.
• The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Methods of fabricating signs.
• Concrete and asphalt installation techniques.
• Practices and techniques related to skilled building maintenance and repair including HVAC and lighting and plumbing systems.
• Electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic tools and accepted safety standards related to building maintenance and repair.
• Lighting and plumbing systems.
• Water chemistry as it applies to pools and aquatic facilities.
• Pool/aquatic facility safety standards.
• Methods and materials used in the electrical field, including troubleshooting, and diagnosing for repair projects; sprinkler system installation and maintenance; and components and operational characteristics of computerized irrigation management systems.

Ability to: 

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work in a variety of specialties, as assigned, including parks, buildings, parkways, assessment districts, streets, and related facilities. 
• Understand operations and observe safety rules, and diagnose, analyze, and resolve problems with equipment. 
• Identify and locate equipment in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Interpret work orders in an accurate and complete manner. 
• Operate and use specialized equipment and tools related to the area of assignment. 
• Drive and operate vehicle/equipment within assigned area. 
• Work independently. 
• Work effectively in traffic safety related situations, when necessary. 
• Follow verbal and written instructions and directions in an independent manner. 
• Make independent decisions and know when to ask for assistance. 
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on the tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the work; and refer specialized work, as required. 
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and review work performed by other staff; provide training to staff, including explaining jobs and assignments to others. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including co-workers, City employees from other divisions or departments, and members of the public. 
• Demonstrate principles of good customer service. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

Mobility: frequent use of a keyboard; frequent and intermittent sitting for long periods of time; climbing, bending twisting, and squatting when installing equipment. 

Lifting:  frequently lifting, carrying and pushing tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 10 to 50 pounds or more; 

Vision:  constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.  

Dexterity:  frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.  

Working Environment: 

Incumbents in this class work within indoor and outdoor environments. When assigned to work outdoors, incumbents are exposed to all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold.  Incumbents may be exposed to slippery surfaces.  Incumbents may use chemicals, which may involve exposure to fumes.   Incumbents are exposed to gas fumes, exhaust, dirt, dust, and other contaminants.  Incumbents may be required to wear personal protective equipment during the course of performing work. 

The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. 

Incumbents must be available for on-call and stand-by duty and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Salary : $73,008 - $80,496