Description
Public parks serve as the shared backyards for our entire community. Vibrant parks rely on a dedicated specialist to keep the grass green and the flowers happy. Guarding the local landscape becomes your primary mission. Managing water flow across the parks system feels like being a doctor for the environment. Wrestling with stubborn pipes ranging from half an inch to eight inches proves who is really the boss. Fixing irrigation heads, lateral lines, and drip components fills the schedule. Using GIS software and smart controllers helps save water while keeping the parks lush. Operating backhoes and loaders makes moving heavy materials much simpler. Testing backflow prevention devices keeps the water system safe for everyone. Working outside means enjoying the fresh air through sunshine, rain, or snow. Lifting up to one hundred pounds happens when the heavy lifting starts. Updating records on the computer ensures every repair is documented for the future. Living out integrity and professionalism helps our team provide top-tier customer service.
Keeping the city parks hydrated is like maintaining a massive network of veins that bring life to every corner of the neighborhood.
Hiring salary $23.84 - $29.80/hour
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
*This posting is being used to fill multiple vacancies*
The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
The City of Aurora is pleased to offer:
- Paid CDL training!
- Up to $1,000 annual bonus for maintaining your CDL (if eligibility criteria is met).
- $250.00 Boot allowance annually (steel toe or other safety toe boots are required).
- Uniforms provided (no more ruining your clothes at work!)
- Health insurance benefits, choice of plans that fit your situation.
- Paid Holidays, vacation, personal leave, and sick leave.
- Retirement Plan (Rare, employer funded retirement plan!)
- Career advancement opportunities (step progression plan, promotions)
- Training assistance through our online Learning Management System as well as a Tuition Assistance Program
The Parks Irrigation Specialist performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of irrigation systems. This role may serve as lead worker over an assigned group of employees engaged in irrigation projects.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on irrigation systems including but not limited to mainline, lateral line, irrigation heads, drip components, electric control valves, irrigation controllers, master valves, flow sensors and pumps.
- Performs repairs on PVC, brass, copper, ductile, HDPE and stainless-steel pipe from a one-half inch up to and including eight -inch pipe
- Makes minor electrical repairs
- Uses GIS equipment and software
- Performs locates as needed
- Runs tests, troubleshoots, and makes minor/major repairs to all irrigation system components
- Participates in the installation of material, equipment, and systems
- Performs field inspections
- Assists in irrigation programming with central irrigation control using smart controllers to maximize irrigation system efficiency and effectiveness
- Maintains both written and computerized records of operation, maintenance, and repairs
- Maintains parts and supplies inventory and provides input to assist in soliciting bids for purchasing.
- Assists in training other employees and acts in supervisory capacity as needed
- Responds to inquiries from the public seeking direction and assistance after interpreting policies and procedures
- Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and tests backflow prevention devices
- Performs additional duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
- At least (2) two years of experience in maintenance, and at least (1) one year of Irrigation experience.
- Experience to include mainline and lateral repairs, valve repair, electrical components, and radios.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License with airbrakes and tanker endorsement required in first (6) six months
- Annual reuse water training cert required within (12) twelve months of employment
- If employed in the Parks Division, Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certifications within (12) twelve months of employment
- If employed in the Golf Division, Commercial Operator pesticide license in first 12 months
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- Certified Irrigation Technician (Irrigation Association)
- Certified Landscape Technician- Irrigation (National Association of Landscape Professionals)
- Confined space certification
- Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (Irrigation Association)
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment, and systems related to irrigation maintenance & construction
- Applicable safety practices and procedures
- Water conservation principles and practices
Skills:
- Skill in the use of tools and equipment related to parks maintenance and irrigation construction functions
- Intermediate computer skills and related software applications
Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
- Ability to read plans and construction drawings
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Read detailed instructions, diagrams, and schematics
- Maintain records and logs
- Organize, coordinate, and direct the work of others
- Able to complete repetitive lifting tasks
