Irrigation Specialist Golf

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Cityof AuroraColorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora were growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles or core values that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:IntegrityRespect Professionalism andCustomer Service and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Imagine being the person who ensures every blade of grass stays vibrant. Our golf courses depend on a skilled specialist to manage water like a conductor leads an orchestra. You make the magic happen beneath the surface so golfers can enjoy their game. Think of yourself as a master plumber for nature.

Fixing pipes ranging from half an inch to eight inches is a standard part of the routine. Tasks include maintaining irrigation heads electric valves and flow sensors. Using GIS software and smart controllers helps maximize water efficiency. Operating heavy machinery like loaders and backhoes makes the heavy lifting easier.

Working in the elements means staying active in sunshine or snow. Lifting up to one hundred pounds occurs when the job gets tough. Keeping computerized records ensures every repair stays on track. Joining our team means living out values like integrity and respect every single day. You are the backbone of our beautiful green spaces.

Keeping a massive irrigation system running is like maintaining a giant living puzzle where every piece involves water.

The hiring range is $23.84 - $29.80/hour.

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come first-served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants this position may close quickly and without notice.

The Parks Irrigation Specialist performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the design installation repair maintenance and operation of irrigation systems. This role may serve as lead worker over an assigned group of employees engaged in irrigation projects.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on irrigation systems including but not limited to mainline lateral line irrigation heads drip components electric control valves irrigation controllers master valves flow sensors and pumps.
• Performs repairs on PVC brass copper ductile HDPE and stainless-steel pipe from a one-half inch up to and including eight -inch pipe
• Makes minor electrical repairs
• Uses GIS equipment and software
• Performs locates as needed
• Runs tests troubleshoots and makes minor/major repairs to all irrigation system components
• Participates in the installation of material equipment and systems
• Performs field inspections
• Assists in irrigation programming with central irrigation control using smart controllers to maximize irrigation system efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintains both written and computerized records of operation maintenance and repairs
• Maintains parts and supplies inventory and provides input to assist in soliciting bids for purchasing.
• Assists in training other employees and acts in supervisory capacity as needed
• Responds to inquiries from the public seeking direction and assistance after interpreting policies and procedures
• Troubleshoots repairs maintains and tests backflow prevention devices
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• At least (2) two years of experience in maintenance and at least (1) one year of Irrigation experience.
• Experience to include mainline and lateral repairs valve repair electrical components and radios.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Class B Commercial Drivers License with airbrakes and tanker endorsement required in first (6) six months
• Annual reuse water training cert required within (12) twelve months of employment
• If employed in the Parks Division Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certifications within (12) twelve months of employment
• If employed in the Golf Division Commercial Operator pesticide license in first 12 months

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Irrigation Technician (Irrigation Association)
• Certified Landscape Technician- Irrigation (National Association of Landscape Professionals)
• Confined space certification
• Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (Irrigation Association)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of practices procedures equipment and systems related to irrigation maintenance & construction
• Applicable safety practices and procedures
• Water conservation principles and practices

Skills:

• Skill in the use of tools and equipment related to parks maintenance and irrigation construction functions
• Intermediate computer skills and related software applications

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
• Ability to read plans and construction drawings
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Read detailed instructions diagrams and schematics
• Maintain records and logs
• Organize coordinate and direct the work of others
• Able to complete repetitive lifting tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Physical Demands:

• Moderate to heavy physical work depending upon assigned function; may require ability to lift up to a maximum of (100) one hundred pounds
• May lift and carry objects weighing up to (50) fifty pounds
• Considerable walking and standing
• Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending stooping pushing pulling and climbing
• Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools equipment and vehicles
• Vision to read manuals record data and monitor/observe instruments and gauges
• Hearing/listening for troubleshooting and warning signals
• Speech communication to provide technical information and communicate with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions noise fumes dust and chemicals
• Work may be performed in a confined space

Equipment Used:

• Operates tools equipment and vehicles common to park operations maintenance and construction
• Operates vehicles such as dump trucks snowplows tractors and various specialized equipment such as heavy and light loaders backhoes skid loaders trenchers and graders commonly used for park facility irrigation installation and maintenance
• Computers with related office and irrigation software
• Computerized communication devices
• This role may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle cell phone tools etc.) in the course of their employment

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16 April 10 July 2 and December 24.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex race age sexual orientation creed national origin disability or military status gender identity unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing Thorough Criminal Background Check and Employment References:
As a condition of employment all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.