Irrigation Systems Technician II

Job Title: Irrigation Systems Technician II Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Department/School: Facility Services Function: Business Pay Grade: OS 7 Reports to: Head Grounds Technician-Services HR Date Approved: January 2014 SUMMARY: Maintains irrigation systems district-wide; designs and installs minor renovations and systems to district campuses. BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description. * Model core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties in an effective and efficient manner for the purpose of supporting and contributing to the achievement of district goals. * Lead, plan, and direct the special craftsman to make all necessary repairs to irrigation systems of campuses and athletic fields. * Order necessary supplies, materials, equipment, and tools necessary to make maintenance repairs. * Make recommendations of major repairs and/or replacement of needed capital improvements. * Supervise repairs as assigned; assist other departments in repairs as needed. * Report accidents to buildings, tools, vehicles and personnel. * Make preventive maintenance repairs as needed. * Make installations of new or replacement equipment. * Assist in the selection of staff employees from qualified applicants. * Direct the work of assigned employees; provide input for the evaluation of employees in the work unit or crew; confer with supervisor and document personnel issues under the direction of supervisor. * Recommend specifications and plans for new construction. * Assign approved work requests to the appropriate craftsman; provide follow-up inspections of completed work. * Report any violation of laws, codes, regulations, and policies. * Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc. * Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately. * Accurately report work hours using the time clock to report start and end times. * Attend required meetings, educational classes, and workshops. * Utilize effective communication skills; ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful. * Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives. * Comply with the Employee Standards of Conduct. * Perform other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: * None SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: * Ability to trouble shoot and perform repairs to irrigation systems * Ability to lift tools, supplies, materials, and equipment in the performance required * Ability to read irrigation plans * Ability to work in adverse weather conditions * Basic computer knowledge Equipment Used: PC Computer, hand tools, augers, electrical test meters, wire/valve locators, skid steer loader, forklift, tractors, Line trenchers, welding soldering torch, flaring tools, water pumps, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: * High school diploma or equivalent * Texas Licensed Landscape Irrigator * Valid Texas driver's license with a record of safe driving Experience: * One (1) year successful related experience MENTAL/PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: * Maintain emotional control under stress * Lifting of up to 60 lbs. * Frequent bending, standing, and crawling and climbing ladders * Work in all weather conditions * Irregular, prolonged, and adjusted schedules

Created: 2025-01-20