Irrigation Supervisor

Irrigation Supervisor

Summary: Under basic supervision, supervises the daily activities of Parks and Recreation Department irrigation system maintenance crews; inspects irrigation systems, prioritizes and assigns work, and assures quality of work performed; verifies that vehicles, equipment, and tools are used in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects parks to determine irrigation system maintenance needs; prioritizes projects and supervises maintenance work crews; inspects jobsites to assure quality work products and effective use of resources.
• Monitors and inspects City parks, sports fields, public grounds, and landscaped areas for water leaks, appropriate irrigation coverage, and turf conditions; coordinates maintenance tasks as needed.
• Monitors City irrigation efficiency; adjusts irrigation timing, watering schedules, and area coverage.
• Tests, repairs, maintains, and replaces backflow devices used to protect water supplies from contamination; performs plumbing repairs, assures effective system functionality, and compliance with state and City laws.
• Supervises work crews performing irrigation system maintenance activities; plans and schedules staff, equipment, and materials required to complete work projects; monitors work sites to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed, and that the work zones and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Creates and assigns work orders; reviews the work of assigned staff to assure that work assignments are completed according to specified work orders, and Parks and Recreation procedures.
• Reviews, approves, and summarizes daily activity reports, and material and equipment usage reports.
• Inspects work projects and provides technical assistance and guidance to work crews; supervises ongoing work projects to assure that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Supervises crews during emergency events; performs special tasks for public safety and property protection.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and time attendance.
• Performs duties of Irrigation Technician as needed to meet workload demands.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School Diploma or GED required AND three years of irrigation system maintenance experience, preferably with the City of Odessa.

Knowledge of:

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