Irrigation Crew Leader (Parks and Recreation Department)

Job Description:

Irrigation Crew Leader (Parks and Recreation Department)

Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in installing and maintaining irrigation systems, including at least one (1) year of crew leadership experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current Texas Class C Driver License.
• Current Texas Landscape Irrigator’s License.
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester License ( BPAT ) or the ability to obtain within 180 days.
• Appropriate certification(s) or license(s) as specified for the assignment.

Notes to Applicants

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department ( PARD ) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

The purpose of the Irrigation Crew Leader position is to provide leadership/guidance to PARD irrigation staff; problem-solve, repair and install systems and complete irrigation system related tasks around the parks system.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

• Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
• Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
• Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
• Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
• Driving Requirement:This position requires a Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
  Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases and mists. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.

Other Information:

• Posting Guidelines: PARD reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs. This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
• Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
• Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Pay Range
$24.08 - $27.93 per hour

Hours
Work/Location Schedule:

• Monday through Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
• On call rotation list (monthly).
• May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.

Job Close Date 11/19/2024 Type of Posting External Department Parks and Recreation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Central Maintenance Complex, 2525 S. Lakeshore Blvd., 78741 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience managing non-potable water systems.
• Experience working with Rain Master irrigation systems or similar irrigation systems, including computerized timers and controllers.
• Experience in training and or providing education classes in Central Texas irrigation and/or turf management.
• Experience with minor plumbing repairs in sinks, restrooms and other building areas.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Reviews and approves final specifications for irrigation systems. Inspects, audits, and repairs irrigation systems. Provides advanced technical expertise to design professionals, gardeners, volunteers, vendors, and City staff. Reviews work of other crew members for completeness and quality, ensuring the crew’s assigned results are met. Trains others as required. Plans and implements water conservation programs. Monitors water quality and ensures compliance with all laws, regulations, and ordinances. Maintains detailed blueprints, diagrams, records, and reports associated with City irrigation systems. Creates accurate depictions of actual field installations (as-built drawings). Creates and oversees watering schedules with consideration to rainfall, solar radiation, wind speed, temperature, and other factors. Operates all necessary equipment for the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems. Tests, as necessary, backflow devices and performs cross-connection checks in accordance with City of Austin standards. Obtains local permits for new installs and repairs. Acts as backup to the supervisor in their absence. Records data on appropriate forms and logs and enters data into system, and prepares reports as needed.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of installation, management, and operation of irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to work being performed.
• Knowledge of water conservation initiatives and methods.
• Knowledge of irrigation controllers.
• Knowledge of backflow principles.
• Skill in irrigation system layout.
• Skill in planning, directing, approving, and organizing the work of others.
• Skill in preparing simple reports.
• Skill in working from drawings, blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to train or assist in the training of crew members, as necessary.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in stalling and maintaining irrigation systems, including at least one (1) year of crew leadership experience.

• Yes
• No

* Do you have a valid Texas Landscape Irrigator or Irrigation Inspector license, or the ability to obtain one prior to hire date?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester License (BPAT) or the ability to obtain within 180 days. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* What type(s) of irrigation systems have you used or have experience with? Do you have experience with Rain Master or a similar type of irrigation system including computerized timers and controllers?
(Open Ended Question)
* Select the skill level that best describes your computer proficiency.

• No computer skills
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

* This position requires a Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that external new hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

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