Irrigation Specialist - Maintenance Grounds/Carpentry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems across all district sites including mainlines, lateral lines, valves, heads, controllers, sensors, and backflow devices. Daily (20%)
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, water usage, and equipment inventory. Daily (5%)
• Respond promptly to reports of malfunctioning systems or water-related emergencies. Daily (5%)
• Share on-call and snow removal duties as assigned. Daily (5%)
• Program and adjust irrigation schedules using central control systems to meet seasonal landscape requirements and water conservation goals. Weekly (10%)
• Test, repair, and service pumps (¾ HP – 30HP) and backflow devices. Monthly (8%)
• Supervise and perform all phases of landscape construction, maintenance, and repair District-wide, including assisting with fertilization as needed. Monthly (7%)
• Collaborate with grounds staff to coordinate irrigation needs with mowing, landscaping, fertilization, and aeration schedules. Monthly (5%)
• Conduct seasonal start-ups, shutdowns, and winterizations in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and climate demands. Biannually (15%)
• Recommend improvements, upgrades, or replacements of inefficient or outdated systems. Biannually (5%)
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water use regulations, including backflow prevention. Biannually (5%)
• Supervise and perform layouts and installation of irrigation systems. Annually (5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily (5%)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• Two (2) years of professional work experience
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of trenchers and various equipment
• Must have a phone for emergency contact
• Must meet the insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self Insurance Pool
• Colorado driver’s license
• Licensed in Backflow Prevention or must obtain within the first year of employment
• Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) or must obtain within 90 days of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Heavy work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds)
• Primarily works outdoors with exposure to rain, snow, and extreme heat or cold
• Moderate noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Overhead lifting and squatting are required on daily projects
• Repetitive motion (i.e., digging, bending, kneeling, etc.)
• Pushing and pulling
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and vehicles
• Working at various vertical heights