Turf & Irrigation Specialist

Position Summary

Turf and Irrigation Specialist

Recreation Services Department

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years full-time irrigation repair and maintenance, agronomy, horticulture, sports turf management, and water conservation practices.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to learn and operate a variety of small and large equipment, and possess (or obtain within 6 months of hire) a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and within one year an Arizona State Applicators license (Turf and Ornamental & Right of Way Categories).
• Backflow Certification preferred.

Essential Duties

• Perform soil moisture content testing;
• Perform or assist in scheduled preventative maintenance and emergency repair of irrigation systems such as water line breaks and broken irrigation heads;
• Troubleshoot central controller and field controller;
• Establish, perform, and monitor schedules for mowing, aerifying, top dressing, turf seeding, fertilizing and the application of pre-emergent, post emergent, herbicide, and insecticide;
• Install new irrigation systems as needed;
• Assist other staff in Division (i.e. parks, lakes, trails, landscaping, open space, and special events) as needed;
• Assist with plumbing projects including winterizing and recharging drinking fountains and drip systems;
• May be placed "on-call at times."

Mandatory Overtime

• Nights, weekends, and special events may be required.

Other Duties as Assigned

May be required to assist with other tasks as directed.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Basic electricity, hydraulics, computers and record keeping;
• Irrigation system installation, repair, and maintenance;
• Rain Master Oasis Irrigation System or equivalent knowledgeable Operation;
• Operation of a variety of heavy and light equipment and vehicles;
• Grounds keeping and landscaping maintenance practices and procedures;
• Supervisory methods and techniques;
• Hazard and Safety precautions associated with park irrigation maintenance;
• OSHA safety standards and practices;
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing Rain Master Oasis Irrigation System or equivalent;
• Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with State, federal, and other local officials, elected officials, subordinate staff, and City residents;
• Working cooperatively with City employees and the public;
• Producing written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar;
• Learning job related material through oral instruction, observation, reading, or classroom setting;
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others;
• Sufficient to effectively perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicles as needed;
• Sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person, over the radio and by telephone.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Sufficient to effectively perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicles as needed;
• Sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person, over the radio and by telephone.
• Must possess ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, perform repetitive lifting, stooping, bending, and twisting and capable of lifting 50 pounds frequently.
• Job hazards present may include adverse weather conditions, confined space, high traffic areas, exposure to raw sewage, chemicals, rotating equipment, noise, high-medium-low voltage, and other potentially hazardous environments.

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207
Precinct, AZ 86301
Email: hr@prescott-az.gov
Website: www.prescott-az.gov
Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.