What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance & Repair Leader - Irrigation position at Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County?
Position Description
The Maintenance & Repair Leader - Irrigation position is responsible for installing, repairing and troubleshooting irrigation systems. Performs related duties as required.
Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55 ), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.
This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!
Typical Duties
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of verifiable experience in landscape and/or irrigation.
LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver license
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
The Maintenance & Repair Leader - Irrigation position is responsible for installing, repairing and troubleshooting irrigation systems. Performs related duties as required.
Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55 ), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.
This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!
Typical Duties
- Lead, supervise, and coordinate the work of a landscaping/irrigation crew.
- Install irrigation systems in parks landscape areas with limited supervision.
- Troubleshoot irrigation problems and address accordingly.
- Repair many different irrigation systems throughout the parks department.
- Operate and maintain all equipment used in irrigation installation and repair.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of verifiable experience in landscape and/or irrigation.
LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver license
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Experience operating heavy equipment related to landscape and Irrigation
- Supervisory Experience
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.