Turf & Irrigation Specialist

City of Prescott • Prescott, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Recreation Services, this position maintains the Rain Master Oasis Irrigation System and controllers or equivalent, establishes schedules for and monitors all park irrigation systems to ensure proper functioning, and installs and repairs irrigation systems as needed. Mandatory overtime for nights, weekends, and special events may be required. May be placed "on-call at times".

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years full-time irrigation repair and maintenance, agronomy, horticulture, sports turf management, and water conservation practices.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to learn and operate a variety of small and large equipment.
• Possess (or obtain within 6 months of hire) a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Possess (or obtain within one year) an Arizona State Applicators license (Turf and Ornamental & Right of Way Categories).
• Basic electricity, hydraulics, computers and record keeping.
• Irrigation system installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Rain Master Oasis Irrigation System or equivalent knowledgeable.
• Operation of a variety of heavy and light equipment and vehicles.
• Grounds keeping and landscaping maintenance practices and procedures.
• Supervisory methods and techniques.
• Hazard and Safety precautions associated with park irrigation maintenance.
• OSHA safety standards and practices.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing Rain Master Oasis Irrigation System or equivalent.
• Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with State, federal, and other local officials, elected officials, subordinate staff, and City residents.
• Work cooperatively with City employees and the public.
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
• Learn job related material through oral instruction, observation, reading, or classroom setting.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Sufficient to effectively perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicles as needed.
• Sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person, over the radio and by telephone.
• Must possess ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, perform repetitive lifting, stooping, bending, and twisting and capable of lifting 50 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Backflow Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform soil moisture content testing.
• Perform or assist in scheduled preventative maintenance and emergency repair of irrigation systems such as water line breaks and broken irrigation heads.
• Troubleshoot central controller and field controller.
• Establish, perform, and monitor schedules for mowing, aerifying, top dressing, turf seeding, fertilizing and the application of pre-emergent, post emergent, herbicide, and insecticide.
• Install new irrigation systems as needed.
• Assist other staff in Division (i.e. parks, lakes, trails, landscaping, open space, and special events) as needed.
• Assist with plumbing projects including winterizing and recharging drinking fountains and drip systems.

Benefits

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching.
• Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment.
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year.
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans.
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System.
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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