Irrigation Technician I

Supervisor: Parks Foreman

Qualifications: JOB SUMMARYMaintain beautification areas, sprinkler system, and drip irrigation for Mission City Parks, engage in parks maintenance and other work assignments. Individual will be performing other duties assigned by the supervisor/department head when needed. II.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years experience working with irrigation systems. Applicant must have experience and knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation systems including automatic valves and controllers. Applicant must have experience and knowledge of various types of pumping systems. Applicant must have basic knowledge of backflow, pressure back and back siphonage principals. Applicant must have basic knowledge of agronomy turf grass science. Applicant must have at least two (2) years of landscaping experience and knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds to landscape and to maintain parks. Applicant must have basic knowledge of installation and repair of drinking fountains, faucets, showers and toilets. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSApplicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration. Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by the City of Mission doctor at the City's expense. Applicant must have a neat and professional appearance. Applicant must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the department of Public Safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violations within the past two (2) years. IV. SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTSAbility to follow a firm work schedule as directed by supervisor. Ability to read technical manuals and schematics. Ability to operate light motorized equipment. Ability to follow instructions orally or in written form and perform tasks with little or no supervision. Ability to deal with the public and various types of citizen inquiries tactfully, courteously, and in a business matter. Ability to recognize, analyze and solve problems pertaining to the maintenanceand operation of Parks irrigation systems. Ability to use automatic pump stations, sub-controllers electric valves, sprinklerheads and their components. Ability to install and repair PVC fitting and control cable pipes within Mission Parks. Ability to perform a wide variety of different types of tasks without the varietyitself causing a loss of efficiency. Ability to make decisions based on available data/criteria, laws and regulations orcity policy. Ability to handle special projects of diverse nature as assigned. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and city policyprocedures. Ensures completion of work orders.