What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Apprentice position at City of Lubbock, TX?
City of Lubbock
Irrigation Apprentice
SALARY
$14.22 Hourly
$1,137.60 Biweekly
$29,577.60 Annually
LOCATION
Lubbock, TX
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
I725-5221
DEPARTMENT
Community Services
DIVISION
5221 - Park Maintenance
OPENING DATE
06/10/2024
CLOSING DATE
7/12/2024 5:00 PM Central
Summary
Operate and maintain irrigation systems for parks and athletic fields.
Essential Functions
- Maintain and repair irrigation system and related components used in city parks;
- Operate test equipment to determine proper functioning of irrigation system;
- Evaluate condition of irrigation system, maintain records of system performance and maintenance;
- Lead the work and train less experienced workers in irrigation;maintenance;
- Maintain records of work performed;
- Modify park irrigation schedules to facilitate other parks and recreation activities;
- Serve on-call duty as required;
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three years experience in irrigation and grounds maintenance work; or any combination or relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Physical Exam Required
Valid Current Commercial Driver's License
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Turf maintenance and renovation practices;
- Basic carpentry and painting;
- Basic plumbing related to repairs of irrigation piping, water supply piping and control valves;
- Basic electrical repair related to repairs/installations of irrigation valve wiring;
- Assembly and installation of back-flow prevention devices;
- Water pipe sizing;
- Precipitation rates of sprinklers;
- Function, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of irrigation system components.
- Read and write to comprehend instructions;
- Maintain records and prepare reports;
- Perform irrigation system maintenance, repairs, and installation;
- Operate a variety of equipment used in park irrigation maintenance;
- Recognize safety hazards, correct the hazard, or notify others of the hazard;
- Read and interpret irrigation plans;
- Adapt to changing situations.
Physical Requirements
- Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds;
- Continuously walk and stand during the shift;
- Occasionally climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces;
- Frequently bend and kneel during the shift;
- Frequently push and pull objects;
- Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
- Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
- Frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height;
- Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle or equipment.
Agency
City of Lubbock
Address
1314 Avenue K
Lubbock, Texas, 79401
Phone
806-775-2281
806-775-2303
Website
http://www.mylubbock.us
Irrigation Apprentice Supplemental Questionnaire
Do you have three years experience in irrigation and grounds maintenance work?
Yes
No
* Required Question
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