Parks Irrigation Specialist
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of : Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
- Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
The position of Parks Irrigation Specialist supports the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space's vision of connecting with the community and being acknowledged as an essential service defining the quality of life in Aurora. When you join our team you will be able to employ your unique skills and passion to undertake important and meaningful work within the urban park's environment that is critical to the success of our department and to the City of Aurora as a whole.
Overview of Position / Department
The Irrigation Specialist performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of irrigation systems; may serve as lead worker over an assigned group of employees engaged in irrigation projects.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on irrigation, equipment, and systems; runs tests, troubleshoots, and makes minor / major repairsPerforms repairs on PVC pipe from a one-half inch up to and including six-inch pipeAbility to make minor electrical repairsPerform locates as neededRuns tests, troubleshoots, and makes minor / major repairsParticipate in the installation of material, equipment, and systemsPerform field inspectionsOperates related computerized controls and monitors equipmentOperates satellite controllers using various radio system controlsPerforms irrigation programming with central irrigation control, maintains records of operation, maintenance, and repairsMaintains records of operation, maintenance, and repairsMaintains parts and supplies inventory and provide input to assist in soliciting bids for purchasing.Assists in training other employees and acts in supervisory capacity as neededResponds to inquiries from the public seeking direction and assistance after interpreting policies and procedures.Works a rotating on call schedulePerforms other related duties as assignedThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education :
High School Diploma or GED.Experience :
At least (2) two years of experience in maintenance, and at least (1) one year of Irrigation experience.Experience to include mainline and lateral repairs, valve repair, electrical components, and radios.Licenses and Certifications Required :
Class B Commercial Driver's License with airbrakes and tanker endorsement required in first (6) six monthsSustainable Landscape Management (Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado) cert required within (12) twelve months of employmentAnnual reuse water training cert required within (12) twelve months of employmentCross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certifications within (12) twelve months of employmentMay require additional licensing and / or certification appropriate to assigned functionThis position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employmentLicenses and Certifications Preferred :
Certified Irrigation Technician (Irrigation Association)Certified Landscape Technician- Irrigation (National Association of Landscape Professionals)Confined space certificationCertified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (Irrigation Association)Knowledge :
Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment, and systems related to irrigationReads blueprintsApplicable safety practices and proceduresWater conservation principles and practicesSkills :
Skill in the use of tools and equipment related to parks maintenance and irrigation construction functionsIntermediate computer skills and related software applicationsAbilities :
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizensCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingRead detailed instructions, diagrams, and schematicsMaintain records and logsOrganize, coordinate, and direct the work of othersAble to complete repetitive lifting tasksPerform activities common to assigned maintenance functionWorking Conditions
Essential Personnel :
When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnelPhysical Demands :
Moderate to heavy physical work depending upon assigned function; may require ability to lift up to a maximum of (100) one hundred poundsMay lift and carry objects weighing up to (50) fifty poundsConsiderable walking and standingFrequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbingHand / eye and hand / foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehiclesVision to read manuals, record data, and monitor / observe instruments and gaugesHearing / listening for troubleshooting and warning signalsSpeech communication to provide technical information and communicate with employees and citizensWork Environment :
Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, dust, and chemicalsWork may be performed in a confined space; andAble to work weekendsEquipment Used :
Operates tools, equipment, and vehicles common to park operations, maintenance, and constructionOperates vehicles such as dump trucks, snowplows, tractors, and various specialized equipment, such as heavy and light loaders, backhoes, skid loaders, trenchers, and graders commonly used for park facility irrigation installation and maintenanceComputers with related office and irrigation softwareComputerized communication devicesFor Veterans preference : Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A
