Job Title:  Irrigation Systems Technician II                                      Wage/Hour Status:  Nonexempt

Department/School:  Facility Services

Function: Business                                                                        Pay Grade:  OS 7

Reports to:  Head Grounds Technician-Services                               HR Date Approved: January 2014

SUMMARY:

Maintains irrigation systems district-wide; designs and installs minor renovations and systems to district campuses.

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description. 

• Model core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties in an effective and efficient manner for the purpose of supporting and contributing to the achievement of district goals.
• Lead, plan, and direct the special craftsman to make all necessary repairs to irrigation systems of campuses and athletic fields.
• Order necessary supplies, materials, equipment, and tools necessary to make maintenance repairs.
• Make recommendations of major repairs and/or replacement of needed capital improvements.
• Supervise repairs as assigned; assist other departments in repairs as needed.
• Report accidents to buildings, tools, vehicles and personnel.
• Make preventive maintenance repairs as needed.
• Make installations of new or replacement equipment.
• Assist in the selection of staff employees from qualified applicants.
• Direct the work of assigned employees; provide input for the evaluation of employees in the work unit or crew; confer with supervisor and document personnel issues under the direction of supervisor.
• Recommend specifications and plans for new construction.
• Assign approved work requests to the appropriate craftsman; provide follow-up inspections of completed work.
• Report any violation of laws, codes, regulations, and policies.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Accurately report work hours using the time clock to report start and end times.
• Attend required meetings, educational classes, and workshops.
• Utilize effective communication skills; ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Employee Standards of Conduct.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to trouble shoot and perform repairs to irrigation systems
• Ability to lift tools, supplies, materials, and equipment in the performance required
• Ability to read irrigation plans
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 
• Basic computer knowledge

Equipment Used:  PC Computer, hand tools, augers, electrical test meters, wire/valve locators, skid steer loader, forklift, tractors, Line trenchers, welding soldering torch, flaring tools, water pumps, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:  

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Texas Licensed Landscape Irrigator
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a record of safe driving

Experience:  

• One (1) year successful related experience

MENTAL/PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Lifting of up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent bending, standing, and crawling and climbing ladders
• Work in all weather conditions 
• Irregular, prolonged, and adjusted schedules