What are the responsibilities and job description for the IRRIGATION SPECIALIST - PARKS position at City of Wichita Falls?
Brief Description
The purpose of this position is to install and maintain new and existing irrigation systems, drinking fountains, facilities areas, and restroom parts and fixtures. This is accomplished by reading blueprints, installing new irrigation, troubleshooting and replacing all parts and equipment, programming and managing water sprinkling and consumption, and creating watering schedules. Other duties include assisting other workers with tree planting, training, and replacing equipment.
Licensing Requirements
Texas Irrigation Installers License
Driver's License Required - Y Type - A Endorsements - N
Individuals who do not currently have a Class A - N license will be given until 1 business day prior to the end of their probation to meet this requirement as a condition of employment. Individuals will be required to provide the Commercial Learners Permit (CDL) in accordance with their agreement as a condition of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Back Flow Prevention FEMA ICS 700 DDC
Essential Functions
Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice.
2 H Installs new irrigation by drafting designs, reading and interpreting plans, preparing materials, marking areas, laying pipes, installing valves, valve boxes and control wires, and assisting with testing.
3 H Repairs irrigation systems by troubleshooting problems, studying blueprints, exposing areas, determining replacement parts, ordering parts and supplies, replacing materials, adjusting pressure, and testing repairs.
4 H Maintains facilities by inspecting facilities for needed replacement, replacing sinks and faucets, and maintaining drinking fountains.
5 H Plants and replaces trees by backfilling holes from transplanted trees, transporting new tree liners, planting trees, pruning, inspecting surrounding irrigation, and staking.
6 H Maintains a high pressure irrigation system for a golf course by working with large water lines, programming systems with computers and radio, and working with hydraulics.
Job Classification Requirements
Experience Over one year up to and including two years
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION - Outdoors
Position : 3226001
Code : 3226-3
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : PARK MAINTENANCE
Grade : NE 107
Job Family : 37-3011.00 LANDSCAPING & GROUN
Job Class : IRRIGATION SPECIALIST
Posting Start : 09/23/2023
Posting End : 12/31/9999
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $17.09-$21.37
The purpose of this position is to install and maintain new and existing irrigation systems, drinking fountains, facilities areas, and restroom parts and fixtures. This is accomplished by reading blueprints, installing new irrigation, troubleshooting and replacing all parts and equipment, programming and managing water sprinkling and consumption, and creating watering schedules. Other duties include assisting other workers with tree planting, training, and replacing equipment.
Licensing Requirements
Texas Irrigation Installers License
Driver's License Required - Y Type - A Endorsements - N
Individuals who do not currently have a Class A - N license will be given until 1 business day prior to the end of their probation to meet this requirement as a condition of employment. Individuals will be required to provide the Commercial Learners Permit (CDL) in accordance with their agreement as a condition of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Back Flow Prevention FEMA ICS 700 DDC
Essential Functions
Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice.
2 H Installs new irrigation by drafting designs, reading and interpreting plans, preparing materials, marking areas, laying pipes, installing valves, valve boxes and control wires, and assisting with testing.
3 H Repairs irrigation systems by troubleshooting problems, studying blueprints, exposing areas, determining replacement parts, ordering parts and supplies, replacing materials, adjusting pressure, and testing repairs.
4 H Maintains facilities by inspecting facilities for needed replacement, replacing sinks and faucets, and maintaining drinking fountains.
5 H Plants and replaces trees by backfilling holes from transplanted trees, transporting new tree liners, planting trees, pruning, inspecting surrounding irrigation, and staking.
6 H Maintains a high pressure irrigation system for a golf course by working with large water lines, programming systems with computers and radio, and working with hydraulics.
Job Classification Requirements
- Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Experience Over one year up to and including two years
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION - Outdoors
Position : 3226001
Code : 3226-3
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : PARK MAINTENANCE
Grade : NE 107
Job Family : 37-3011.00 LANDSCAPING & GROUN
Job Class : IRRIGATION SPECIALIST
Posting Start : 09/23/2023
Posting End : 12/31/9999
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $17.09-$21.37
Salary : $17 - $21
