Parks Technician III - Irrigation

Broomfield CO

Description

CITY OF LOUISVILLE invites applications for the position of: Parks Maintenance Technician III - Irrigation An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY: $23.88 - $31.05 Hourly HIRING RANGE $23.88 to $27.47 OPENING DATE: 03/24/22 CLOSING DATE: Continuous OVERVIEW: The City of Louisville is now accepting applications for an experienced Parks Maintenance Technician III specializing in Irrigation. Under the supervision of the Parks Superintendent, this role performs supervisory and skilled maintenance work in maintaining the City’s athletics fields and Parks & Recreation facilities. The successful candidate will exercise considerable independent judgment in the scheduling and development of tasks, working with established departmental standards and City rules and regulations. The position requires frequent work on weekends and evenings, particularly during summer months when athletic activities are scheduled on the City’s fields. This position is vital to the operation of our public spaces as it helps maintain daily operations of irrigation within our parks and streetscapes. Make a difference keeping our community beautiful. If you are a hard worker experienced in irrigation maintenance and love to be outside, this may be a GREAT opportunity for you! EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Troubleshoots and maintains a variety of irrigation systems throughout the city that could include but are not limited to municipal buildings, streetscapes, greenbelts, traffic islands, parks, enhanced native areas and sports complexes. Program and operate computerized, central control irrigation system. Understand and adhere to water budgets and ET-based watering. Responsibly tracks, stocks, and purchases irrigation supplies. Operate and maintain irrigation pumps. Operate and maintain all aspects of City irrigation systems Annually test and repair backflow devices as needed. Operate tractors, pick-up trucks, backhoes, snow removal equipment, and assist with routine maintenance and equipment repairs. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities. Inventory and order supplies and materials as needed for specific jobs’ day-to-day maintenance and repair activities. Maintain City parks and open space, irrigation systems, trees, shrubs, and grass areas. Perform other duties as assigned. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience: Completion of a high school diploma or GED At least 1 year of full time experience in the maintenance of irrigation systems and operation of equipment used for irrigation is required. 2-3 years of experience preferred. Experience at lead worker level or supervisor of seasonal staff is highly desirable. Equivalent combination of acceptable training, education and experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of occupational safety rules and protection. Knowledge of required departmental policies and procedures as well as City policies and procedures. Knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of equipment and trucks. Knowledge of general landscaping techniques and maintenance. Knowledge of safe use and application of fertilizers and chemicals. Skill in safe operation of equipment in rough, uneven, or slippery ground conditions. Skill in scheduling and reviewing work of direct reports. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals including the general public, coaches, volunteers, city staff, and children using the athletic fields. Ability to understand oral and written instructions and to maintain accurate records and reports. Ability of perform strenuous work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Special License, Registration, or Certificate Required: Ability to obtain within one year of hire, a Backflow Assembly Certification from the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) and maintain for continued employment. State of Colorado Driver License in good standing with no major violations in the past three (3) years. Must be at least 18 years old. Candidates will be required to complete and pass a pre-placement physical, background investigation, and positive reference check prior to employment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Physical Requirements of the Job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses hands and/or feet to perform manual tasks such as lifting and digging. The employee is constantly required to talk or hear; perform simple grasping; smell; and perform cervical motions such as flexion, extension, rotation, and side bending. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk; use fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and read and speak and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside near parks maintenance equipment and moving mechanical parts. The work is performed in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to equipment vibration, fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, and sharp objects. Travel by pickup truck is required to reach work sites. The noise level in the work environment is at times loud. Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the City’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: 749 Main Street Louisville, CO 80027 Applications are required for consideration for all open positions. Only applicants chosen to move forward in the recruitment will be contacted. For an updated status of each position please click on the 'Job Status' tab. Job #2200044 PARKS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III - IRRIGATION PK Parks Maintenance Technician III - Irrigation Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. This job has a minimum age requirement. Are you 18 years or older at the time of submitting this application? Yes Yes No No * 2. Have you already obtained the Backflow Testing Certification? Yes Yes No No * 3. Describe your experience with irrigation system maintenance, including duration of your experience and your use of tools or equipment related to irrigation system maintenance. * Required Question