Senior Irrigation Technician (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept.-Fair Park, Unclassified Position)

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Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Irrigation Technician performs journey level work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of irrigation sprinkler systems on City property to ensure effective watering of golf courses, park areas, and playing fields.

Essential Functions

1 Manage, design, permit, and supervise installations; inspect, diagnose, repair, repair, and maintain drinking fountains and irrigation system within Park and Recreation properties; provides a high level of maintenance for turf and landscaping areas within the City.

2 Loads and unloads tools, irrigation materials, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.

3 Performs general technical and preventive maintenance on sprinkler systems such as checking oils, cleaning parts, and making adjustments to ensure system is maintained in proper operating condition.

4 Makes diagnoses of problems when possible or refers to journey level irrigation worker to provide effective repair of sprinkler systems.

5 Performs a variety of activities such as digging trenches, driving tractor to pull water tank, using chain saws, and weed eaters to assist with irrigation system maintenance.

6 Provides quality customer service and competent public interaction.

7 Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma, GED

Experience

Three (3) years installing irrigation or working with landscaping.

Licenses and Certifications

Texas Installer License

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  Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments - for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1 Knowledge of basic principles and practices of installing and maintaining irrigation systems.

2 Ability to perform manual labor including use of hand tools such as shovels and pipe wrenches.

3 Maintaining and operating hand and power tools.

4 Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.

5 Ability to read and write.

6 Ability to perform labor for extended periods of time.

7 Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.

Salary Range

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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