Turf & Irrigation Specialist

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Position Summary

Under direction of the Recreation Services this position maintains Rain

Master Oasis Irrigation System and controllers or equivalent,

establishes schedules for and monitors all park irrigation system to

ensure proper functioning, and installs and repairs irrigation systems

as needed.

Essential Duties

Perform soil moisture content testing; perform or assist in scheduled

preventative maintenance and emergency repair of irrigation systems such

as water line breaks and broken irrigation heads; troubleshoot central

controller and field controller. Establishes, performs, and monitors

schedules for mowing, aerifying, top dressing, turf seeding, fertilizing

and the application of pre-emergent, post emergent, herbicide, and

insecticide. Installs new irrigation systems as needed; assists other

staff in Division (i.e. parks, lakes, trails, landscaping, open space,

and special events) as needed. Assists with plumbing projects including

winterizing and recharging drinking fountains and drip systems.

Mandatory overtime for nights, weekends, and special events may be

required. May be placed \"on-call at times\". Other duties as assigned.