What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Apprentice position at City of Lubbock, TX?
Summary
Operate and maintain irrigation systems for parks and athletic fields.
Essential Functions
- Maintain and repair irrigation system and related components used in city parks;
- Operate test equipment to determine proper functioning of irrigation system;
- Evaluate condition of irrigation system, maintain records of system performance and maintenance;
- Lead the work and train less experienced workers in irrigation;maintenance;
- Maintain records of work performed;
- Modify park irrigation schedules to facilitate other parks and recreation activities;
- Serve on-call duty as required;
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent. Preferred one year of irrigation related experience or grounds maintenance work; or any combination or relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Physical Exam Required
Valid Texas Driver’s License required; a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Turf maintenance and renovation practices;
- Basic carpentry and painting;
- Basic plumbing related to repairs of irrigation piping, water supply piping and control valves;
- Basic electrical repair related to repairs/installations of irrigation valve wiring;
- Assembly and installation of back-flow prevention devices;
- Water pipe sizing;
- Precipitation rates of sprinklers;
- Function, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of irrigation system components.
- Read and write to comprehend instructions;
- Maintain records and prepare reports;
- Perform irrigation system maintenance, repairs, and installation;
- Operate a variety of equipment used in park irrigation maintenance;
- Recognize safety hazards, correct the hazard, or notify others of the hazard;
- Read and interpret irrigation plans;
- Adapt to changing situations.
Physical Requirements
- Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds;
- Continuously walk and stand during the shift;
- Occasionally climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces;
- Frequently bend and kneel during the shift;
- Frequently push and pull objects;
- Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
- Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
- Frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height;
- Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle or equipment.