TECHNICIAN L1, IRRIGATION

About the role

Performs installation, repair and maintenance work on District irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders, reviews, prioritizes and develops plan for irrigation related issues and requests
• Determines and acquires supplies from warehouse and local vendors, researching for supplies and diagrams
• Communicates and coordinates with staff at work site, taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees)
• Prepares and cleans up job site (e.g., erecting scaffolding), taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees)
• Installs and repairs irrigation systems (e.g., piping, fittings, control valves, control wiring, control boxes, sprinkler heads and irrigation clocks for replacement of existing, new or renovation)
• Instructs operations staff about irrigation control and sprinkler head adjustments
• Assists with snow removal efforts on a 24 hour on-call basis and responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• As an L1 or under the direction of an L2 or L3, may assist or perform the following functions: Diagnoses malfunctioning irrigation clocks, zone valves and low voltage control wires

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED minimum required
• Two to ten years experience and training; minimum as follows: L1: Two (2) years related experienceDistrict specific training or equivalent required for all levels
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and meet District insurability standards
• L3 (Master or Multi-Skilled): Must have and maintain a valid American Society of Sanitary Engineering ASSE Backflow Protection Assembly tester Certificate

Qualifications

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and components
• Basic electrical and plumbing knowledge
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Salary Range: $23.001-$23.419. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement.

Pay

Salary Range: $23.001-$23.419.

Schedule

24 hours on-call basis and responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.