Posting number: 373
Department: Community Recreation Department
Job classification: Foreman/Irrigation - Community Recreation
Posting type: Open
Categories: Parks and Recreation
This position supervises staff and performs skilled work in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems serving City parks, athletic fields, open spaces, and the Granada Golf Course. The position also assists with landscape and grounds maintenance, minor equipment repairs, and park fixture and site element repairs as needed. The employee may supervise and coordinate the work of maintenance staff, contractors, community service workers, and temporary employees. The position exercises initiative and independent judgment under the direction of the Community Recreation Department’s designated supervisor.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Designs, installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems throughout City parks, athletic fields, open spaces, and the Granada Golf Course
Coordinates irrigation design and installation with other City personnel and outside contractors as necessary.
Performs irrigation repair and installation tasks involving pumping systems, timers, valves, solenoids, piping systems, and related equipment
Supervises work of staff when assigned irrigation maintenance and repair work; supervises duties including instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, and allocating personnel.
Assists in determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, coordinating assignments, and expediting workflow; provides recommendations and updates to the supervisor regarding irrigation and related maintenance needs.
Assists in ensuring that assigned areas of responsibility are maintained within budget and that budgeted funds, personnel, materials, equipment, facilities, and time are used effectively and efficiently.
Provides supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at work sites and enforces applicable City policies, regulations, and safety and health standards.
Assists with landscape and grounds maintenance in City parks, athletic fields, open spaces, and the Granada Golf Course, including related maintenance tasks as assigned.
Assists with troubleshooting and repairing minor maintenance equipment and performing minor repairs to park fixtures and site elements, such as benches, tables, signs, and other park amenities, within the scope of the position.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience in irrigation maintenance and repair.
Experience assisting with parks, open spaces, athletic field, or golf course maintenance operations is preferred.
Experience in irrigation and landscape maintenance is desirable.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL B).
Must be able to read and interpret specifications and blueprints related to irrigation systems and their components.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
Known as The City Beautiful, Coral Gables stands out as a planned community that blends color, details, and the Mediterranean Revival architectural style.
Coral Gables is a major employment center, with almost as many people working in the City as living there. The Coral Gables economy is comprised of local and international businesses, but unlike other parts of Florida, it is not influenced as strongly by seasonal shifts. The City is especially desirable to businesses because of its proximity to Miami International Airport, the Port of Miami, and downtown Miami, while also being convenient for executive housing. In addition, a vintage style trolley connects many of the commercial districts, Grand Avenue and the Metrorail. The City has a strong offering of banking, investment institutions, health care, and professional services, as well as being the international headquarters for Bacardi and Del Monte Fresh Produce. The University of Miami (UM) is also located in Coral Gables, and is the City's largest employer.
UM, a research university, is ranked 50th among the nations top-tier institutions in the U.S. News & World Report ratings of "America's Best Colleges." Also located within the City is Northwestern University's prestigious Kellogg School of Management Executive MBA Program. Coral Gables' lower schools offer strong academic and international programs including an international baccalaureate program at Coral Gables Senior High and at Gulliver Preparatory School.
The City provides excellent municipal services, including an accredited Police Department, as well as a Class 1 Fire Department and a Class 1 Building Division. In addition, Coral Gables has been named a Tree City USA for the last 31 consecutive years, and selected as a Playful City USA for eight years in a row.
Excellent municipal services, high quality of life, convenient access, responsible growth and a diversified economy make Coral Gables a highly desirable place to live, work and play.
