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Preference will be given to applicants with vast irrigation experience. •Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.•
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City of Houston
IRRIGATION LEADER
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A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$33,269 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM
ALLPERSONS INTERESTED DIVISION
GREENSPACEMANAGEMENT SECTION
GROUNDSMAINTENANCE WORKDAYS & HOURS
Monday -Friday; 6:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.•Subject to changeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking an Irrigation Leader to join its Greenspace team.Potential Candidate will:
Guide, train, and schedule personnel engaged in the assembly, installation and repair of pipes, fittings, valves, electrical controllers and fixtures for irrigation systems. Participate in installation tasks of irrigation systems. Estimate and requisition materials, supplies, and equipment needed in the maintenance and operation of the irrigation systems. Record cost information per project. Operate manual and pneumatic-powered drills and tapping machines to run service pipe and tubing connections. Interpret blueprints and construction plans pertaining to irrigation systems. Operate pressure test equipment to ensure irrigation systems meet specifications and do not leak or have other malfunctions. Secure permits for the connection of the irrigation system to the water supply. Establish inventory control procedures to maintain an appropriate supply of parts and to allow lead time for ordering new parts. Perform other tasks as required.WORKING CONDITIONS
The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a High School diploma or aGED. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One year of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of an irrigation system are required.MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS A
valid Texas driver's license and a State of Texas Landscape Irrigators License are required.Preference will be given to applicants with vast irrigation experience. •Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.•