Irrigation Specialist - Golf

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

7d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Irrigation Specialist to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining the vibrant appearance of the city's golf courses by managing water systems. The specialist will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of irrigation heads, electric valves, and flow sensors, utilizing GIS software and smart controllers to maximize water efficiency. The position involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and may require operating heavy machinery. The Irrigation Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining the city's green spaces and ensuring golfers can enjoy their game.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
At least (2) two years of experience in maintenance.
At least (1) one year of Irrigation experience.
Experience to include mainline and lateral repairs, valve repair, electrical components, and radios.
Class B Commercial Driver’s 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 Golf Division, Commercial Operator pesticide license in first 12 months.
Skill in the use of tools and equipment related to parks maintenance and irrigation construction functions.
Intermediate computer skills and related software applications.
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.

Nice To Haves

If employed in the Parks Division, Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certifications within (12) twelve months of employment.
Certified Irrigation Technician (Irrigation Association).
Certified Landscape Technician- Irrigation (National Association of Landscape Professionals).
Confined space certification.
Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (Irrigation Association).

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.