Maintenance Specialist I in Sacramento, California at Southgate Recreation & Park District

Irrigation Specialist I/II

Under general supervision the Irrigation Specialist is responsible for the programming, installing, operation, maintenance, and repairs of the park irrigation systems including modification of existing systems and equipment. Responsibilities include providing lead guidance and direction to assigned staff. The employee works with considerable independence and is responsible for making decisions requiring sound judgement and familiarity with District policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plan, schedule, perform, train, and assign irrigation system related work.

Supervise and assist in the install, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems by digging trenches, laying pipe, and connecting sprinkler heads and other related equipment in order to make water more efficient.

Operates, maintains, and monitor irrigation software database including Rain Bird IQ and Maxicom software; troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Research to compile and assemble data to produce statistical, historical, and analytical documents regarding water consumption.

Maintain current knowledge of technological advances for irrigation systems and coordinate with staff and consultants for upgrades, system maintenance, and repairs to ensure uninterrupted service.

May water tees, greens, and fairways at golf course.

Adjust sprinkler heads for proper ground height and distribution patterns.

Purchases sprinkler system parts, components and supplies needed by following the District procedures.

Programs flow monitors, controllers, and other computerized irrigation equipment.

Assists with special construction, maintenance, and repair projects.

Monitors water consumption and makes adjustments to maximize water efficiency.

Resolve wasteful water complaints and irrigation problems.

Reads and understands blueprint plans, schematic diagrams, and manuals.

Inspect work in progress and upon completion to ensure that it meets required standards.

Tests, understands, and repairs the operation of backflow assemblies.

Hand waters dry areas as needed to supplement automatic irrigation system.

Monitor proper operation of irrigation systems and report problems to supervisor.

Purchases and maintains inventory of parts, supplies and equipment. Allocates expenses to proper accounts and exercises fiscal responsibility in regards to budget.

Operates tools, equipment, and other specialized machinery necessary to perform job duties.

Works and operates equipment following safety procedures and uses safety equipment.

Performs operation of motor vehicles and/or power equipment with intermittent vibration.

Prepares and maintains written daily records including required documentation reflecting parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of maintenance equipment.

Complies with Southgate Recreation & Park District Occupational Injury & Illness Prevention Program. Reports safety and sanitary hazards to the Parks Manager.

Follows oral and written instructions.

Works harmoniously and cooperatively with fellow employees and the public.

Performs heavy physical labor, lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects, such as cement and fertilizer bags, (up to 50 lbs.) Walk, stand, stoop and crouch for long periods; climb ladders; dig ditches and post holes.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Greets public, answers telephones, cooperates with other departments and provides information to public or directs them to proper office.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of and Skilled in: Effective oral and written communication skills; electronic and computerized irrigation systems operation and maintenance and repair; hazards and safety precautions of the profession; safety equipment. Knowledge of the mechanical principles of irrigation equipment and backflow testing; standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems and turf and grounds management.

Ability to: Follow and understand oral and written instructions and schedules; work harmoniously and cooperatively with fellow employees and the public; maintain neat and appropriate appearance; effectively communicate orally and in writing; analyze situations and adopt effective course of action. Read and understand schematic diagrams and manuals; Maintain technical, statistical and historical documents and databases; Interpret technical information and exercise expertise in the field; operate tools and equipment necessary for performance in the field; diagnose and repair equipment problems; operate soldering equipment; learn new computer programs and customer information systems, including computerized irrigation system; make presentations; submit written reports.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform heavy physical labor, lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects such as cement and fertilizer bags(up to 50 lbs.); walk, stand, stoop and crouch for long periods; climb ladders; dig ditches and post holes. Operation of motor vehicles and/or power equipment with intermittent vibration.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be at least 18 years old. Two years of experience in irrigation system operation. Completion of a certificate program from an accredited college, university, or trade school in the park irrigation systems or related field may substitute for the required experience. Upon hire, candidate must complete training for Rainbird Maxicom and Backflow Test Certification.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Valid California Driver’s License. Insurable under District policy. Certified Irrigation Technology (CIT) is desirable.

COMPENSATION

Salary range is $4,413.33 – 5,632.67 (I) or $5,364.42 – 6,846.50 (II) per month. Benefits include personal time off, holidays, health, dental, and life insurance and retirement programs.

STATUS

Full-time; Non-Exempt.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. The incumbent may be required to follow any other instruc­tions, and to perform any other related duties.

Southgate Recreation and Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their qualifications without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation or pregnancy.