What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Specialist/Golf (Ladera GC) position at Parks & Recreation?
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
- Lead, organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned
- Independently perform the most difficult irrigation system maintenance and repairs
- Independently perform the most difficult pump house system maintenance and repairs
- Troubleshoot and repair irrigation system failures
- Rebuild sprinkler heads, control valves, pressure relief valves and controllers
- Operate a variety of complex irrigation system maintenance and repair equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner
- Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner
- Perform heavy manual labor
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work