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JOB TITLE

Irrigation Specialist Job Family:

Maintenance & Operations Range:

36 Report Identification Code = mirrig

Job Purpose Statement/s:

The job of "Irrigation Specialist" is done for the purpose/s of performing and supervising maintenance and repair work involving one or more specialized skills in grounds and grounds equipment maintenance; possess a high degree of skill to perform complex tasks related to grounds maintenance and repair, possess appropriate valid license(s); work independently and may serve in a lead role for other ground workers for specific projects.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs groundskeeping tasks related to water distribution and irrigation systems.
• Performs groundskeeping tasks related to safe application of chemical sprays.
• Performs groundskeeping tasks related to landscaping modifications and refurbishment.
• Maintains inventories of equipment and supplies.
• Keeps basic records.
• When not engaged in grounds maintenance or repair duties, may assist as required in a variety of groundskeeping work throughout the District.
• Installs and maintains irrigation backflow prevention devices.
• Installs, programs and repairs automated irrigation timing controllers.
• Installs, maintains and repairs irrigation booster pump systems.
• Diagnoses and corrects irrigation problems due to valve and other equipment malfunctions, design flaws and turf/landscape management difficulties.
• Calculates irrigation pressure requirements for existing and planned systems to include gallons per minute and spray radius specifications.
• Develops equipment and turf/landscape specifications for new irrigation systems and redesigned systems.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Evaluates landscaped areas, equipment, sprinkler systems and grounds (e.g. fields, parking areas, etc.) for the purpose of identifying repairs and/or replacement needs, maintain schedules and preventing erosion.
• Requests materials, supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Transports various items (e.

g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site as required to complete tasks. Job Requirements -

Qualifications:

Experience Required:

Three (3) years prior job related experience with progressive experience in landscape and irrigation maintenance.

• Skills, Knowledge and/or

Abilities Required:

Skills to read and interpret plans; operate equipment in safe manner, perform basic math necessary to calculate fertilizer and chemical applications. Knowledge of methods and use of tools and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance; safe work practices standards for safe use of fertilizers, chemicals and equipment. Ability to walk for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, far visual acuity. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, including the reading of working drawings, blueprints and plans.

Education Required:

High School diploma or equivalent.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or

Testing Required:

Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Successful completion of District Proficiency Test.