Irrigator Technician III - Plumbing

Fort Worth Independent School District•Fort Worth, TX

64d

About The Position

Irrigator Technician III - Plumbing Reports to: Foreperson - Plumbing PC#: 2762-13 Pay Grade 805 244 Days Salary: $45,872 - $55,261 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Purpose Installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and designs sprinkler systems.

Requirements

Knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques.
Knowledge of plumbing codes.
Knowledge of safety protocols, including District rules and regulations, OSHA, and Texas rules of the road.
Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate equipment, trenchers - (Case trencher/backhoe combination).
Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
Ability to organize and coordinate work, including maintaining attention to details and quality, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to perform tasks requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
Texas Irrigation Technician License; Clear and Valid Texas Driver's License.
5 years' in irrigation.
Must be at least 21 years old.
NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record Check Type 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations http://dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/driverrecords.htm
NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including: moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident); failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance; equipment violations.
NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.

Responsibilities

Installs and replaces lawn sprinkler systems according to blueprints, shop sketches, or verbal instructions.
Installs, maintains, and repairs automatic, semi-automatic, and manually actuated sprinkler systems.
Cleans, repairs, and flushes out lawn sprinkler heads and systems.
Adjusts elevation of lawn sprinkler heads, and locates remote valves, piping, and control valves.
Digs ditches and trenches preparatory to installation, maintenance, and repair work.
Replaces soil and turf after installation, maintenance, and repair work is completed.
Installs and repairs PVC.
Locates leaks in sprinkler systems through physical observation and blueprints.
Determines corrective action to repair or replace sprinkler systems and type of materials needed.
Receives and completes work orders. Selects material and hardware and makes time and materials estimates. Maintains accurate records on material and labor used.
Inspects jobs upon completion and ensures areas are clean.
Assists the plumbers during inclement weather or emergency conditions.
Maintains inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials. Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition.
Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork. Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.