Irrigation Systems Technician II

Job Title: Irrigation Systems Technician II Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Department/School: Facility Services

Function: Business Pay Grade: OS 7

Reports to: Head Grounds TechnicianServices HR Date Approved: January 2014

SUMMARY:

Maintains irrigation systems districtwide; designs and installs minor renovations and systems to district campuses.

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein however this list represents examples only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties in an effective and efficient manner for the purpose of supporting and contributing to the achievement of district goals.
• Lead plan and direct the special craftsman to make all necessary repairs to irrigation systems of campuses and athletic fields.
• Order necessary supplies materials equipment and tools necessary to make maintenance repairs.
• Make recommendations of major repairs and/or replacement of needed capital improvements.
• Supervise repairs as assigned; assist other departments in repairs as needed.
• Report accidents to buildings tools vehicles and personnel.
• Make preventive maintenance repairs as needed.
• Make installations of new or replacement equipment.
• Assist in the selection of staff employees from qualified applicants.
• Direct the work of assigned employees; provide input for the evaluation of employees in the work unit or crew; confer with supervisor and document personnel issues under the direction of supervisor.
• Recommend specifications and plans for new construction.
• Assign approved work requests to the appropriate craftsman; provide followup inspections of completed work.
• Report any violation of laws codes regulations and policies.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting climbing etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisorimmediately.
• Accurately report work hours using the time clock to report start and end times.
• Attend required meetings educational classes and workshops.
• Utilize effective communication skills; ensure that all interactions are supportive courteous and respectful.
• Comply with all policies operating procedures legal requirements and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Employee Standards of Conduct.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to trouble and perform repairs to irrigation systems
• Ability to lift tools supplies materials and equipment in the performance required
• Ability to read irrigation plans
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Basic computer knowledge

Equipment Used: PC Computer hand tools augers electrical test meters wire/valve locators skid steer loader forklift tractors Line trenchers welding soldering torch flaring tools water pumps pipe wrenches pipe cutters

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Texas Licensed Landscape Irrigator
• Valid Texas drivers license with a record of safe driving

Experience:

• One 1 year successful related experience

MENTAL/PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Lifting of up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent bending standing and crawling and climbing ladders
• Work in all weather conditions
• Irregular prolonged and adjusted schedules

Required Experience:

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