Irrigation Senior Specialist

City of El Monte•El Monte, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled duties in the design/mapping, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of commercial irrigation systems, including parks, sports fields, medians, and other landscaped areas; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and equipment; provides technical and specialized assistance to assigned management and supervisory staff; and performs related work as required. This journey level classification is responsible for independently performing technical duties in support of commercial irrigation systems for City facilities. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Requirements

Methods and techniques used in irrigation system design, repair, and installation.
Operation and installation requirements of backflow prevention devices.
Installation, programming, and operation of all types of irrigation controllers and timers.
The design and installation of low-volume irrigation systems, including drip irrigation.
The operation and basic maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and power equipment.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Perform skilled work in the diagnoses, maintenance, repair, and installation of backflow prevention devices on City irrigation systems.
Read, interpret and apply information from blueprints, drawings, landscape plans, and irrigation plans related to irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair.
Effectively train lower-level staff in the maintenance and operation of irrigation systems.
Work independently in the absence of immediate supervision.
Safely and effectively operate specialized equipment required for assigned work.
Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
Effectively respond to calls for services.
Use appropriate safety equipment for assigned work.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in irrigation system installation, design, repair, and maintenance.
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in performing commercial irrigation system installation, design, repair, and maintenance.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a valid Landscape Irrigation Technician certification to be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Performs design, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities of commercial irrigation systems for City facilities.
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs all components of commercial irrigation systems throughout City-owned property.
Installs, inspects, and repairs backflow devices throughout City-owned properties.
Installs, inspects, and repairs electronic valves and controllers.
Disassembles, repairs, and replaces a wide variety of sprinkler heads and lines.
Monitors and adjusts sprinklers and water usage levels to eliminate runoff.
Monitors contractors working with and around irrigation systems and related equipment to ensure the work is appropriately performed; addresses discrepancies as necessary.
Trains lower-level staff in the maintenance and operation of irrigation systems.
Repairs and replaces freestanding drinking fountains, including drainage systems.
Digs ditches and trenches to install irrigation systems.
Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and equipment, including compressors, jackhammers, and trenchers.
Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
Communicates status of repairs to appropriate personnel, working cooperatively to schedule repairs in accordance with established and special operational priorities.
Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used; maintains billing and account records for various vendors; prepares reports as required.
Provides information to the public concerning irrigation related activities; responds to complaints and answers questions from public or refers to supervisor, as necessary.
Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.