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City of Albuquerque

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Operate and maintain large, self-contained irrigation systems including </b><b>backflow controls</b><b>, underground piping, valves, wiring, sprinklers and controllers; perform soil moisture analysis checks and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Work in and around high traffic city median areas and travel city-wide.</b><br>
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<i>Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.</i></p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential and Supplemental Functions</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:</b>(Essentialfunctionsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefunctionslistedbelow)</p><br>
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Operate and maintain large, self-contained irrigation systems including backflow controls, underground piping, valves, wiring, sprinklers and controllers; make rounds of the turf and median/ streetscapes sites to determine watering needs for the day and check for broken lines, heads and other parts.</li><li>
Observe and make corrective adjustments in the operation of pumps and water lines, ensuring proper pressure and coverage.</li><li>
Troubleshoot and repair inoperative controllers, valves, lines, sprinklers and related equipment; overhaul sprinkler heads and valves as required to ensure proper and reliable service.</li><li>
Check computer for water settings at each course and change the settings if needed; adjust automatic controllers to ensure proper soil moisture content for the growing of healthy turf.</li><li>
Create and update printout of watering procedures for troubleshooting purposes; plan and implement repairs to improve the water systems.</li><li>
Apply fertilizer to median/ streetscapes; apply chemicals to turf areas; apply weed control chemicals to desert areas; document use of chemicals.</li><li>
Repair irrigation pipes and sprinklers as needed and assist in upgrading the irrigation system; level sprinklers and valve boxes.</li><li>
Order necessary parts for repairs; perform a variety of repairs including broken lines, sprinkler heads, leaking valves, and broken wires; raise or lower sprinkler heads and valve boxes; report repairs to higher-level supervisory or management staff.</li><li>
Monitor and track irrigation operations using required software and other metrics; maintain and ensure systems are functional.</li><li>
Maintain and review irrigation software data for validity and accuracy; regularly review data, maintain lists, logs, records, files and data as required.</li><li>
Perform minor field electrical repairs to controllers, electric valves, lines and other irrigation components.</li><li>
Perform preventive maintenance on turf and median/ streetscapes sites, check for proper operation of safety devices.</li></ul><br>
SUPPLEMENTALFUNCTIONS:<ul><li>
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.</li><li>
May prepare reports as required.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b><i>Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.</i></b><br>
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High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in landscaping or ; <b><i>and</i></b><br>
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Two (2) years&rsquo; experience performing irrigation system maintenance and repair.<br>
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<b>ADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS:</b><br>
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.<br>
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.<br>
May be required to work weekends/holidays/odd days off/shift work</p></div><br>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Working Conditions</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Environmental:</b><br>
Exposure to loud noises, dust, vibrations, all weather conditions and hours of the day; traffic, high speed roads, heavy vehicles; work in the vicinity of high voltage electrical equipment; travel site to site.<br>
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<b>Physical:</b><br>
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to moderate lifting and carrying and standing, walking and sitting for prolonged periods of time.</p></div></div></div>

Irrigation Specialist/SW

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Irrigation Specialist/SW