Lead Irrigator Clean City

City of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Irrigator will lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintaining City irrigation systems. This role involves inspecting, testing, maintaining, repairing, and installing irrigation systems and backflow prevention devices on City properties. The position also requires performing specialized tasks such as troubleshooting problem areas and a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. The job description outlines essential functions including leading, planning, training, and reviewing the work of staff, providing technical assistance, diagnosing and troubleshooting irrigation system problems, operating and programming controllers, performing minor electrical repairs, inspecting and repairing backflow prevention devices, conducting systematic inspections, repairing and modifying existing systems, conducting water pressure checks, installing irrigation monitoring sensors, developing and submitting records and reports, estimating time and materials, requisitioning materials, maintaining inventory, supervising the operation of maintenance equipment, verifying the work of assigned employees, researching and obtaining parts, coordinating personnel and resources, and ensuring adherence to safe work practices. Supplemental functions include responding to public inquiries, performing related duties, and potentially working odd hours when on-call.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in construction, landscaping, or irrigation
Three (3) years of irrigation system maintenance experience.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid State of New Mexico Irrigation Certificate (JS-6).
Possession of a valid State of New Mexico Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester/Repair Certificate.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for the installation, renovation, addition and maintenance of irrigation system equipment and mechanical systems.
Provide technical assistance or expertise to maintenance personnel in resolving irrigation system malfunctions.
Provide functional training and guidance in a lead capacity on assigned project; lead staff assigned to maintain, diagnoses and repair various components of the City's irrigation systems; effectively apply and comply with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures related to area of assignment.
Diagnoses and troubleshoot problems with field units within irrigations system including backflow prevention devices, controllers, valves and related systems; operate and program both electromechanical, computerized and digital controllers to insure proper irrigation system operation and soil moisture content.
Make minor field electrical repairs to controllers, electric valves, lines, sprinkler heads and other irrigation components and related systems.
Inspect, test, repair and replace backflow prevention devices on City properties; conduct systematic inspections of irrigation systems; repair, maintain and modify existing irrigation systems as needed; conduct water pressure checks, repair and adjust booster pump.
Install various irrigation monitoring sensors to ensure proper soil moisture content and efficient application of irrigation water.
Develops, maintains and submits a variety of activity time, materials and parts records ans reports as required.
Estimate time and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials supporting the renovation and/or installation of irrigation systems; maintain proper inventory levels and daily logs.
Supervise and safely operate light to heavy maintenance equipment and tools including pumps, gauges, leak detectors, tractors, backhoe and trucks required for work assignments
Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Research and obtain parts and supplies needed for maintenance, repair and/or installation of irrigation system components and/or backflow devices
Coordinate the activities of personnel, supplies, equipment, and materials for the completion of an assigned project.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures through safety and in-service training.
Attend and participate in all training as scheduled.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
May be required to work odd hours when assigned to "on-call" status.