Lead Irrigator Clean City

Position Summary

Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintaining City irrigation systems; inspect, test, maintain, repair and install irrigation systems and backflow prevention devices on City properties; perform specialized tasks involving troubleshooting of problem areas and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for the installation, renovation, addition and maintenance of irrigation system equipment and mechanical systems.
• Provide technical assistance or expertise to maintenance personnel in resolving irrigation system malfunctions.
• Provide functional training and guidance in a lead capacity on assigned projects; lead staff assigned to maintain, diagnose and repair various components of the City's irrigation systems; effectively apply and comply with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures related to area of assignment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with field units within irrigations system including backflow prevention devices, controllers, valves and related systems; operate and program both electromechanical, computerized and digital controllers to insure proper irrigation system operation and soil moisture content.
• Make minor field electrical repairs to controllers, electric valves, lines, sprinkler heads and other irrigation components and related systems.
• Inspect, test, repair and replace backflow prevention devices on City properties; conduct systematic inspections of irrigation systems; repair, maintain and modify existing irrigation systems as needed; conduct water pressure checks, repair and adjust booster pump.
• Develops, maintains and submits a variety of activity time, materials and parts records and reports as required.
• Estimate time and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials supporting the renovation and/or installation of irrigation systems; maintain proper inventory levels and daily logs.
• Safely operate light to heavy maintenance equipment and tools including pumps, gauges, leak detectors, tractors, backhoes and trucks required for work assignments.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Research and obtain parts and supplies needed for maintenance, repair and/or installation of irrigation system components and/or backflow devices.
• Cook up and coordinate the activities of personnel, supplies, equipment, and materials for the completion of an assigned project.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures through safety and in-service training.
• Attend and participate in all training as scheduled.

Supplemental Functions

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• May be required to work odd hours when assigned to "on-call" status.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in construction, landscaping, or irrigation;
• Three (3) years of irrigation system maintenance experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid State of New Mexico Irrigation Certificate (JS-6).
• Possession of a valid State of New Mexico Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester/Repair Certificate.