Technician L1, Irrigation

DPS • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs installation, repair and maintenance work on District irrigation systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED minimum required.
• Two to ten years experience and training; minimum as follows: L1: Two (2) years related experience, L2: Four (4) years experience, L3: Ten (10) years journeyman experience, including one (1) year internal experience.
• District specific training or equivalent required for all levels.
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and meet District insurability standards.
• Must have and maintain a valid American Society of Sanitary Engineering ASSE Backflow Protection Assembly tester Certificate.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

• L3 (Master or Multi-Skilled)

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders, reviews, prioritizes and develops plan for irrigation related issues and requests
• Determines and acquires supplies from warehouse and local vendors, researching for supplies and diagrams
• Communicates and coordinates with staff at work site, taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees)
• Prepares and cleans up job site (e.g., erecting scaffolding), taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees)
• Installs and repairs irrigation systems (e.g., piping, fittings, control valves, control wiring, control boxes, sprinkler heads and irrigation clocks for replacement of existing, new or renovation)
• Instructs operations staff about irrigation control and sprinkler head adjustments
• Performs work and cross trains in at least one other trade as an apprentice
• Assists with snow removal efforts on a 24 hour on-call basis and responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• As an L1 or under the direction of an L2 or L3, may assist or perform the following functions: Diagnoses malfunctioning irrigation clocks, zone valves and low voltage control wires

Benefits

• time off
• health and wellness benefits
• PERA Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED