Irrigation Specialist - Austin, United States - City of Austin

City of Austin

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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position Information

Posting Title

Irrigation Specialist (Parks and Recreation Department)
Job Requisition Number
COA091759
Position Number

Job Type

Full-Time
Division Name
Grounds and Maintenance
Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in installing and maintaining irrigation systems.

Licenses or Certifications:

Texas Class C Driver License.
Texas Landscape Irrigator's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
Appropriate certification(s) or license(s) as specified for the assignment

Notes to Applicants

The City of Austin
Parks and Recreation Department (PARD
) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community.

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more Click
HERE for more information.

The purpose of the
Irrigation Specialist position
is to, under limited direction, manage the grounds irrigation, ponds, streams, and water systems including potable, nonpotable, and rainwater sources. Additional assistance is provided in support of satellite sites.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

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Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
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Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
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Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
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Driving Requirement:This position requires a valid Texas Class "C" Operator's License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE
) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
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Physical Requirements:Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases and mists. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant's needs and safety issues.

Other Information:

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Posting Guidelines: PARD reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs. This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
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Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
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Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Pay Range
- $ $25.48 per hour.
Hours

Work Location/Schedule Notes:

Monday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Hours vary depending upon departmental needs.
May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.
Availability for monthly oncall rotation.
May be required to work during City emergencies such as extreme weather events.

Job Close Date

05/31/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Parks and Recreation
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Technical
Location
Central Maint. Complex, 2525 S Lakeshore Blvd., Austin TX
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Skills:

Experience managing nonpotable water systems.
Work experience using hand tools, powers tools and other maintenance equipment (e.g. drills, reciprocal saws, hammer drills, augers, snakes).
Experience with minor repairs in the areas of restroom fixtures, drinking fountains, sinks, showers, and toilets.
Knowledge of turf restoration practices.
Experience with wireless remotes, icloud, Rainmaster, Hunter, Weathermatic, tablets in the fields to operate irrigation systems and data entry.
Experience/knowledge of turf restoration practices.

**Preferred Sill