Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years in installing and maintaining irrigation systems
Licenses or Certifications:
None
Notes to Applicants

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The purpose of the Irrigation Technician II position is to provide the daily service and maintenance of PARD's golf course irrigation systems throughout the city. This position is responsible for the programming, operation, maintenance, and repair of the entire grounds irrigation and drainage system, as well as will be expected to assist in all areas of golf course maintenance.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

• Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as "See Resume" will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
• Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
• Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
• 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.
• Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal 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:

• 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with in-ground irrigation systems to include design, installation, routine maintenance, and repair.
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drive ( VFD ) pump stations.
• Experience with reading and working from blueprints, as built and other construction plans for a golf course or other park-like setting.
• Experience with maintaining grounds of a golf course or other park-like setting.

Preferred skills

• Ability to operate digging equipment/grounds keeping equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, shovels, mowers, and augers.
• Ability to program and monitor irrigation computer programs, and software.
• Ability to trouble shoot and repair central control systems with field satellites.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Operates metal detectors to locate metal or other objects in the ground.

Operates equipment such as a trencher or bobcat. Sets-up or operates backhoe.

Digs trenches, ditches, or holes using hand tools. Lays pipe for irrigation systems.

Reads profiles and blueprints.

Repairs or replaces irrigation system parts. Adjusts sprinkler and irrigation system to water plants and grass.

Records data on appropriate form, log, etc.

Sprays insecticides or chemicals.

Measures using tapes, transits, levels, etc.

Orders and issues supplies, parts, etc.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of installation and operation of irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of construction power tools.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to work being performed.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to layout irrigation systems.
• Ability to work from drawings, blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.