Irrigation Specialist

City of Spokane • City of Spokane, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled work installing, maintaining, and operating sprinkler systems. This role involves operating and maintaining manual, hydraulic, and electronic sprinkler systems in various outdoor settings, assisting with new installations and system remodels, and repairing or replacing components. The position also requires working with different types of piping, observing sprinkler performance, inspecting irrigated areas, maintaining fountains and pool systems, and potentially performing lead-worker functions. Additionally, the role involves operating automotive equipment and a two-way radio.

Requirements

• Two years of experience installing, repairing, maintaining, and operating sprinkler systems such as found in parks, golf courses, school grounds and commercial applications.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Irrigation Specialists assigned to the backflow prevention testing program must obtain a Backflow Assembly Tester certificate through the Washington State Department of Health within the probationary period.
• Employees must maintain this certificate while they hold this job class.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains manual, hydraulic, and electronic sprinkler systems in gardens, parks, parkways, and islands.
• Assists in the installation of new sprinkler systems.
• Performs work in conjunction with the remodeling of systems currently in operation.
• Repairs and replaces sprinkler heads, controllers, timing devices, and related irrigation and sprinkler equipment.
• Assists plumbers with more difficult work essential to the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems.
• Assists other tradesmen in the off-season.
• Works with galvanized and plastic pipe.
• Attaches vertical pipes and revolving sprinkler heads at designated points along pipeline.
• Observes revolving and stationary sprinklers to ensure uniform distribution of water to all areas.
• Inspects area irrigated to ensure adequate soaking and to prevent a waste of water.
• Programs and maintains large fountains.
• Maintains chlorinators, and performs routine maintenance work on re-circulatory systems at City swimming pools.
• Performs lead-worker functions when helpers are assigned.
• Operates automotive equipment and a two-way radio.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Value diversity within our organization
• Do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status, or disability status.
• Fair Chance Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed