cityofarlington is Hiring a Senior Irrigation Tech Near , TX
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs skilled trades work in the systematic repair, replacement, and/or redesign of the City's irrigation systems. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: •Design, maintain, layout, and install irrigation systems by considering water conservation, existing and proposed landscaping capacity, water flow rates, and time sequencing of existing systems. •Repair and replace pumps, main feeder and lateral lines, PVC pipes, irrigation heads, radio-controlled valves and controls, and electronically controlled water sensors and replace low voltage wiring. •Develop watering schedule for irrigation system. •Oversee irrigation system preventative maintenance program. •Monitor grounds during special events to ensure protection of system. Report grounds condition and water or turf losses due to system malfunction. Control grounds irrigation water utilization to ensure water conservation. •Meet with water resource agencies and advise management on development of grounds water conservation policy. •Develop emergency plan for water and irrigation utilization. •Recommend new irrigation projects. •Review contractor change orders to ensure design compatibility with installation concepts and existing grounds master plan. Monitor contractor work. •keep abreast of current trends in irrigation systems by reviewing publications and attending local training opportunities. •Provide input for overall grounds planning and for development and revision of grounds handbook. Develop and implement training program in water conservation for staff. •Order parts and maintain parts inventory. •Review blueprints, collect and organize materials, provide cost estimates and equipment for each job assignment.