IRRIGATION LEADER

Posting number: 39144

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Greenspace

Job classification: IRRIGATION LEADER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping

Summary

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT 
SECTION: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
WORKDAYS & HOURS: Monday -Friday; 6:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking an Irrigation Leader to join its Greenspace team. Potential Candidate will:

• Guide, train, and schedule personnel engaged in the assembly, installation and repair of pipes, fittings, valves, electrical controllers and fixtures for irrigation systems. 
• Participate in installation tasks of irrigation systems. 
• Estimate and requisition materials, supplies, and equipment needed in the maintenance and operation of the irrigation systems. Record cost information per project. 
• Operate manual and pneumatic-powered drills and tapping machines to run service pipe and tubing connections.
• Interpret blueprints and construction plans pertaining to irrigation systems.
• Operate pressure test equipment to ensure irrigation systems meet specifications and do not leak or have other malfunctions.
• Secure permits for the connection of the irrigation system to the water supply.
• Establish inventory control procedures to maintain an appropriate supply of parts and to allow lead time for ordering new parts.
• Perform other tasks as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS     
The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

Examples of duties

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 
Requires a High School diploma or a GED.
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One year of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of an irrigation system are required.
 
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas driver's license and a State of Texas Landscape Irrigators License are required.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with vast irrigation experience.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** 

Supplemental information

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION         YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

 Pay Grade 18
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.
 
Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
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