City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Irrigation Technician II |
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| FLSA: | Standard/Non-Exempt | EEO Category: | (80) Serv/Maint |
| Class Code: | 14930 | Salary Grade: | XI3 |
| Approved: | October 24, 1997 | Last Revised: | April 08, 2012 |
| Purpose: | |||
| Under general supervision, perform tasks in the installation, maintenance or operation of irrigation systems. | |||
| 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. 1. Operates metal detectors to locate metal or other objects in the ground. 2. Operates equipment such as a trencher or bobcat. Sets-up or operates backhoe. 3. Digs trenches, ditches, or holes using hand tools. Lays pipe for irrigation systems. 4. Reads profiles and blueprints. 5. Repairs or replaces irrigation system parts. Adjusts sprinkler and irrigation system to water plants and grass. 6. Records data on appropriate form, log, etc. 7. Sprays insecticides or chemicals. 8. Measures using tapes, transits, levels, etc. 9. Orders and issues supplies, parts, etc. |
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
| None | |||
| 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 and operation of irrigation systems. Knowledge of construction power tools. Knowledge of proper safety practices and procedures. Knowledge of regulations applicable to work being performed. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to layout irrigation systems. Ability to work from drawings, blueprints, plans, and specifications. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | |||
| Two (2) years in installing and maintaining irrigation systems | |||
| Licenses and Certifications Required: | |||
| None | |||
| This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |