Irrigation Specialist - Golf

About the role

The City of Aurora is seeking a Parks Irrigation Specialist to join our team. Located in Aurora, Colorado, the City offers a diverse community, competitive total compensation packages, and innovative workspaces.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on irrigation systems including mainline, lateral line, irrigation heads, drip components, electric control valves, irrigation controllers, master valves, flow sensors, and pumps.
• Repairs on PVC, brass, copper, ductile, HDPE, and stainless-steel pipe from one-half inch up to eight-inch pipe.
• 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.
• Aids 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

The hiring range is $23.84 - $29.80/hour. Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Benefits

The City of Aurora offers a light rail station minutes away, on-site fitness center, and overall employee well-being programs. Internal educational programs assist with career advancement.

Internal Information

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.