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Irrigation Specialist - City of College Station, TX (ID: 339680)

Title Irrigation Specialist
Type Parks,Recreation and Natural Resources
Date Posted 2019-09-13
City / Organization City of College Station, TX
Website Click Here for the Position Listing
Email Contact recruiting@cstx.gov
Description
Job Title
 Irrigation Specialist
Closing Date/Time
 Wed. 10/09/19 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary
 $13.63 - $14.99 Hourly
$28,350.40 - $31,179.20 Annually
Job Type
 Full Time
Location
 College Station, Texas
Department
 Parks and Rec Department
Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions  Custom Form Fields
 
Under general supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the Irrigation Specialist operates a variety of construction equipment used to perform skilled work in the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of the City's irrigation systems within the Parks inventory.

 
 Principal Duties:
  1. Install, replace/repair and maintain irrigation systems within the Parks Department inventory.
  2. Perform skilled duties operating a variety of light to heavy equipment used in making irrigation repairs, to include but not limited to, a trencher, mini-track hoe, back hoe, and skid-steer.
  3. Perform routine irrigation system checks to ensure proper system operation and coverage.
  4. Replace controllers and irrigation heads as needed to ensure optimal performance and conservation of water.
  5. Use computer, laptop and/or mobile device to complete work order activities and track expenses for equipment, material and labor.
  6. Participate in the preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment by cleaning and performing pre-operation equipment inspections, identifying and reporting equipment  maintenance repair needs to Fleet Equipment Technicians and assisting with minor equipment maintenance.
  7. Assist in preparing for special events and recreational programs.
  8. Perform related duties as assigned.

 
 Qualifications:
Required:       
High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one (1) year experience related to area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Designated as a Licensed Irrigation Installer by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), or ability to obtain the certification within the twelve (12) months of employment, and ability to maintain certificate. Valid State of Texas Driver's License. Knowledge of materials and products used in landscape irrigation installation and maintenance. Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical system installation, operation, and repair. Knowledge of irrigation system design and general plant/turf water requirements
Experience with wire tracer and remote unit operation and use. Available to work weekends, evenings, holidays and emergency response.

 
 Supplemental Information:

Physical Requirements:
Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying up to ninety (90) pounds, lifting up to ninety (90) pounds.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Post Expiration Date   October 9, 2019

    All jobs posted are considered open until filled and may close at anytime except as stated in the Job Description. .