Maintenance Tech - Irrigation

The Maintenance Tech - Irrigation monitors and schedules the NTTA's computerized system-wide irrigation system to ensure proper irrigation schedules are implemented to provide adequate irrigation for plant sustainability while minimizing and conserving vital water resources. This includes managing and maintaining multiple irrigation controllers and irrigation zones on assigned roadway. In addition, this position implements all irrigation repairs, including main line, laterals, drip lines, valves, wiring, etc., necessary to eliminate any plant mortality due to lack of irrigation. This position is designated as an Essential Employee and is responsible for duties that support public safety, the protection of property, and the continuity of critical business operations. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to work day, evening, overnight, weekend, holiday, and emergency shifts to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential services.

Responsibilities

Monitor and schedule the NTTA's computerized system-wide irrigation system to ensure proper irrigation schedules; Manage and maintain multiple irrigation controllers and irrigation zones on assigned roadway; Implement irrigation repairs, including main line, laterals, drip lines, valves, wiring, etc.; Under Team Leader's direction, monitor landscape and irrigation assets and ensure maintenance and repairs are accomplished utilizing accepted industry practices; Inspect, remove, replace, and repair irrigation systems and associated irrigation components; Assist with erosion repair/prevention projects and other repair/construction tasks; In the absence of Senior Maintenance Tech - Irrigation, specify type of repair materials and calculate needed quantities for assigned projects; In the absence of Senior Maintenance Tech - Irrigation, complete administrative tasks such as generating work orders, planning and scheduling tasks, generating reports and cost analyses, scheduling and documenting time and labor costs, monitoring progress, and assisting with appraisal and progress reports; Participate in Snow and Ice Events by preparing, operating, and cleaning various pieces of equipment and vehicles; Work up to a 12-hour shift as part of the Department's emergency operation

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; 6-months/1-year training or education beyond a high school diploma; 1-3 years of irrigation or landscape experience; Ability to obtain a Class "B" CDL within 12 months of hire; Ability to obtain Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire; Ability to obtain an irrigation technician license within 12 months of hire

Nice to have

Tanker endorsement; Irrigation Technician License; Experience with Rainbird IQ4 systems