Irrigation Tech I - Park and Recreation

This position is within the City of Wichita’s department of division; employees within the department shall be given first consideration.

Distinguishing Features

This is irrigation work conducting general irrigation repairs, installation of irrigation equipment, stocking supplies in work truck, and some grounds keeping duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct irrigation systems testing.
• Install irrigation nozzles, valves, drains, and pipe.
• Make repairs to irrigation systems.
• Remove snow from walks.
• Supervise lower-level part-time seasonal employees.
• Test, install, and repair backflow prevention devices.
• Assist with prescribed burns.

Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in irrigation and grounds maintenance work.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems and irrigation controllers.
• Skills in the use of standard hand and power equipment used to perform irrigation tasks.
• Ability to push, pull, and operate standard irrigation equipment over rough terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 150 lbs. with the assistance of another person.
• Must secure a Class "A" CDL driver’s license within six months of hire.
• Must secure a City of Wichita Backflow Prevention Installer/Tester Technician’s Certificate within six months of hire.

This position is part of a random drug testing pool. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and a satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.