Irrigation Specialist

JOB LOCATION 13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331 City of Aurora, Colorado 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 PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Hiring salary $23.31 - $29.13/hour Fully salary range: $23.31 - $36.42/hour Salary to be commensurate with experience. *This posting is being used to fill multiple vacancies* Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this posting is subject to closing at any time once a qualified pool of applicants is obtained. The City of Aurora is pleased to offer: Paid CDL training! Up to $1,000 annual bonus for maintaining your CDL (if eligibility criteria is met). $250.00 Boot allowance annually (steel toe or other safety toe boots are required). Uniforms provided (no more ruining your clothes at work!) Health insurance benefits, choice of plans that fit your situation. Paid Holidays, vacation, personal leave, and sick leave. Retirement Plan (Rare, employer funded retirement plan!) Career advancement opportunities (step progression plan, promotions) Training assistance through our online Learning Management System as well as a Tuition Assistance Program Parks, Recreation and Open Space is seeking motivated, positive people with a passion to learn and excel, people who want to give back and make a difference, people who want to be at the heart of this city and have a hand in creating its future. 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 repairs Performs repairs on PVC pipe from a one-half inch up to and including six-inch pipe Ability to make minor electrical repairs Perform locates as needed Runs tests, troubleshoots, and makes minor/major repairs Participate in the installation of material, equipment, and systems Perform field inspections Operates related computerized controls and monitors equipment Operates satellite controllers using various radio system controls Performs irrigation programming with central irrigation control, maintains records of operation, maintenance, and repairs Maintains records of operation, maintenance, and repairs Maintains 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 needed Responds to inquiries from the public seeking direction and assistance after interpreting policies and procedures. Works a rotating on call schedule Performs other related duties as assigned This 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 Drivers License with airbrakes and tanker endorsement required in first (6) six months Sustainable Landscape Management (Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado) cert required within (12) twelve months of employment Annual reuse water training cert required within (12) twelve months of employment Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certifications within (12) twelve months of employment May require additional licensing and/or certification appropriate to assigned function This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Certified Irrigation Technician (Irrigation Association) Certified Landscape Technician- Irrigation (National Association of Landscape Professionals) Confined space certification Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (Irrigation Association) Knowledge: Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment, and systems related to irrigation Reads blueprints Applicable safety practices and procedures Water conservation principles and practices Skills: Skill in the use of tools and equipment related to parks maintenance and irrigation construction functions Intermediate computer skills and related software applications Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Read detailed instructions, diagrams, and schematics Maintain records and logs Organize, coordinate, and direct the work of others Able to complete repetitive lifting tasks Perform activities common to assigned maintenance function WORKING 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 personnel Physical Demands: Moderate to heavy physical work depending upon assigned function; may require ability to lift up to a maximum of (100) one hundred pounds May lift and carry objects weighing up to (50) fifty pounds Considerable walking and standing Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles Vision to read manuals, record data, and monitor/observe instruments and gauges Hearing/listening for troubleshooting and warning signals Speech communication to provide technical information and communicate with employees and citizens Work Environment: Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, dust, and chemicals Work may be performed in a confined space; and Able to work weekends Equipment Used: Operates tools, equipment, and vehicles common to park operations, maintenance, and construction Operates 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 maintenance Computers with related office and irrigation software Computerized communication devices For 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 positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired. Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. Why Work for Aurora? Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves) Retirement pension plan Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc. On-site fitness center and wellness programs Remote work opportunities Benefits & Retirement - City of Aurora (auroragov.org) Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. The City of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the City, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing for safety sensitive position and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances. Please click the following link to access the summary of your rights. Applicants who hold a Commercial Drivers License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year. The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The City shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the City shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012. 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 Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.