Parkways Irrigation Technician

Join Our Team as a Parkways Irrigation Technician and Help Keep Our Green Spaces Thriving!We're looking for a hands-on, dedicated Irrigation Tech to maintain and enhance our beautiful parkways and open spaces. If you enjoy working outdoors and have experience with irrigation systems and landscaping, this could be the perfect role for you!We offer competitive pay based on your experience and certifications. We are hiring for one position at either a Tech 1 or a Tech 2 level, see descriptions and pay below.What You'll Do:Maintain and repair irrigation systemsCare for plant materials and landscaped areasOperate equipment and assist in minor constructionControl litter and weedsSupport snow removal operationsHelp with community events and contractor oversightMake a visible impact in your community apply today and grow with us!Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTechnician 1 - pay is up to $26.12Complies with established safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, community residents, and visitors.Programs and operates computerized, central irrigation system.Operates and maintains all aspects of irrigation systems.Always wears appropriate safety equipment including protective headwear, eye and ear protection, safety vest, safety shoes, gloves, respirators, and breathing apparatus.Follows all safety guidelines for confined space entry and all guidelines for trench safety.Establishes a daily work schedule for the repair and maintenance of irrigation systems.Keeps a record of daily activities and creates and manages work orders.Maintains a consistent inventory of parts and supplies.Assists in establishing watering schedules and keeps a written record of all changes to the irrigation schedule.Performs utility locates and responses assigned.Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds, picks up litter from premises.Assists with the completion of a variety of projects in parks, parkways, and open space.Maintains and adjusts equipment and tools, including electric motors, water pumps, sprinklers, trenchers, and irrigation systems.Assists in the training and/or supervision of seasonal employees.Assists with the production of assigned special events.Active participant of snow removal program, assigned to rotating snow crew that will involve some night, weekend and holiday shifts.Collaborates professionally with Section, Division, Department and District employees.Assists in setting up and taking down equipment from various parks, recreation programs, and community events. Prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.Works with Vendors to obtain parts and supplies.Performs other duties as assigned.Technician 2 pay is up to $30.24In addition to the above.Open and close, locks and unlock facilities as needed.Monitor and communicate with landscape contractors.Enters and manages work orders in asset management system as needed.Responsible for routine inspections of irrigation systems.Manage specific projects, as assigned.Assists with maintaining required inventory levels and recommending purchases as needed for supplies.Identifies potential problems and initiates resolutions.Completes and submits required reports as needed (incident, work order, etc.)Completes and sends Backflow testing reports to Highlands Ranch Water.Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.Desired Qualifications and ExperienceTechnician IHigh school diploma or GED equivalent.Must hold a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.Some irrigation system or installation experience.Technician IIIn addition to the above.Three years of experience in irrigation system maintenance or installation.Backflow testing certification.Working knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in grounds maintenance; working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.Necessary Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesTechnician IAbility to perform the essential duties listed above.Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.Follow through with tasks and adapt to changing priorities, process conditions, and circumstances.Strong work ethic and demonstrated desire to learn.Work independently on specific tasks with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment to complete daily activities according to work schedule.Basic understanding and reading of irrigation, utility, and as-built plans.Skilled in operating the listed tools and equipment, demonstrating a strong understanding of their functionality and maintenance requirements.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.Ability to learn and use equipment and tools properly and safely.Establish effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors, contractors, supervisors, and the public.Represent the District in a professional manner, exemplifying integrity and excellence always.Must be able to arrive at work within 60 minutes of on-call notification.Physically able to move about on work sites and under adverse field conditions.Ability to work outside of normal business hours, when necessary, may include evenings, weekends and holidays.Technician IIIn addition to the above.Skilled in the safe operation of tools and equipment used.Ability to operate electrical tracing devices.Ability to understand water budgets and basic concepts of ET based watering.Supervision ReceivedWorks under the direction of the Parkways Supervisor. Receives additional directions from Technician III on projects and tasks assigned.Supervision ExercisedMay supervise or provide directions to contractors, vendors or seasonal staff as assigned.Tools and Equipment UsedLawn and landscape equipment including tractors, mowers, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, irrigation systems, snow blowers; miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, snow removal, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; valves, filtration devices, gauges, etc.Computers, cell phone, Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, etc.), web and database software, and desk phone. General office equipment such as multi-function printer scanner copier, etc.Work ScheduleThe hours are generally 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and staffing levels, and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, holiday and overtime hours.The employee must be able to work a "24 hour" on-call for a period of one week as assigned as well as scheduled on-call weekends. The employee must be able to arrive at work within 60 minutes of notification.This position is also a part of the snow crew in the winter months and will have varying hours as team members rotate through a primary call schedule and will be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is routinely required to