What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Systems Technician II position at Keller Independent School District?
Job Title: Irrigation Systems Technician II Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Department/School: Facility Services
Function: Business Pay Grade: OS 7
Reports to: Head Grounds Technician-Services HR Date Approved: January 2014
SUMMARY:
Maintains irrigation systems district-wide; designs and installs minor renovations and systems to district campuses.
BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
- Model core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties in an effective and efficient manner for the purpose of supporting and contributing to the achievement of district goals.
- Lead, plan, and direct the special craftsman to make all necessary repairs to irrigation systems of campuses and athletic fields.
- Order necessary supplies, materials, equipment, and tools necessary to make maintenance repairs.
- Make recommendations of major repairs and/or replacement of needed capital improvements.
- Supervise repairs as assigned; assist other departments in repairs as needed.
- Report accidents to buildings, tools, vehicles and personnel.
- Make preventive maintenance repairs as needed.
- Make installations of new or replacement equipment.
- Assist in the selection of staff employees from qualified applicants.
- Direct the work of assigned employees; provide input for the evaluation of employees in the work unit or crew; confer with supervisor and document personnel issues under the direction of supervisor.
- Recommend specifications and plans for new construction.
- Assign approved work requests to the appropriate craftsman; provide follow-up inspections of completed work.
- Report any violation of laws, codes, regulations, and policies.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
- Accurately report work hours using the time clock to report start and end times.
- Attend required meetings, educational classes, and workshops.
- Utilize effective communication skills; ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful.
- Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
- Comply with the Employee Standards of Conduct.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Ability to trouble shoot and perform repairs to irrigation systems
- Ability to lift tools, supplies, materials, and equipment in the performance required
- Ability to read irrigation plans
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
- Basic computer knowledge
Equipment Used: PC Computer, hand tools, augers, electrical test meters, wire/valve locators, skid steer loader, forklift, tractors, Line trenchers, welding soldering torch, flaring tools, water pumps, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Texas Licensed Landscape Irrigator
- Valid Texas driver’s license with a record of safe driving
Experience:
- One (1) year successful related experience
MENTAL/PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Lifting of up to 60 lbs.
- Frequent bending, standing, and crawling and climbing ladders
- Work in all weather conditions
- Irregular, prolonged, and adjusted schedules
Salary : $22 - $26
