Park Technician

Bend Metro and Park Recreation District•Bend, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Technician is responsible for assisting a Park Services Supervisor by leading projects and performing a wide variety of technical duties in the areas of irrigation, horticulture and turf grass management work on parks, sports fields, outside facilities and trails.

Requirements

Strong Knowledge of: Principles, practices and methods used in horticulture, arboriculture, turf grass management, noxious weed control, and park maintenance and repair; Installation and operation of irrigation systems and controllers; Central Control weather-based water management system programming, troubleshooting and installation; Irrigation system layout and design principles; Troubleshooting high and low voltage electrical systems; Landscape drainage, design, plant care, and spoil properties; Safe operation of park maintenance powered equipment and tools, including backhoe/loaders, trenchers, dump trucks, tractors, mowers, aerators and top-dressers, chainsaws and other hand powered equipment; Effective employee training techniques; general knowledge of effective supervisory practices; Basic computer programs and data entry; and Basic arithmetic, spelling, English and grammar.
Skill and Ability to: Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail or in person; Strong planning, organizational, leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills; Work independently while also able to work cooperatively with others; Demonstrate independent judgement, initiative, and work independently; Safely operate equipment, mowers, tractors, hand and power tools; Effectively understand and follow oral and written instructions; Effectively lead and direct others; Effectively handle difficult situations and people; Proficiently use specialized software application and operate a variety of office equipment including computers; and Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and respectful working relationships with all contacts.
Education, Experience, and Training: High School diploma or equivalent; prefer two years of trade or technical school in landscape or irrigation; AND Four (4) years of experience in irrigation technology, landscape horticulture design, field layout, forest management, or arboriculture; OR Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
Possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of hire, a valid: Public Pesticide Applicator’s license, Chainsaw certification, Oregon ATV certification, Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT).

Nice To Haves

prefer two years of trade or technical school in landscape or irrigation

Responsibilities

Designs and develops specifications for irrigation and drainage systems.
Installs, troubleshoots, inspects, audits and repairs irrigation and drainage systems.
Provides technical expertise and training to staff, volunteers and design professionals.
Maintains irrigation and drainage systems in confined spaces and attends confined space training.
Programs and manages a variety of irrigation controllers including the district’s Central Control weather-based systems consistent with water conservation programs with consideration to rainfall, solar radiation, wind, temperature and other factors.
Maintains detailed blueprints, diagrams, records, reports and as-built drawings associated with district irrigation systems.
Operates and transports equipment necessary for the installation and maintenance of district irrigation systems.
Coordinates with contractors and acts as a resource in the field.
May provide instructions and site-specific details to reduce conflicts and to ensure a safe working environment.
Carries out the winterization of district irrigation systems.
Attends meetings as required and may give presentations on the district’s water management programs.
Performs a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of parks, grounds, trails, turf, trees, plantings.
Purchases materials and supplies; reconciles purchases.
Performs snow removal during the winters as needed.
Promotes safe conditions in all park facilities.
Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Performs other duties as assigned.