Job Description

Posting number: 00857

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Parks - Equipment Maintenance

Job classification: Irrigation Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation

Summary

Under general supervision installs, maintains, and programs automatic irrigation systems within parks, landscapes, athletic fields, and other municipal properties. Performs in a professional environment where customer service is paramount.

Examples of duties

Education: High school diploma or GEDExperience: Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in golf course or landscape irrigation maintenanceCertifications:

• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Associates Degree
• Prior experience designing, installing and maintaining landscape irrigation systems on public, industrial, or commercial property
• SC Pesticide Applicator’s license with Turf and Ornamental designation

Note:

• The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
• Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

Qualifications

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including tractors, mowers, landscaping equipment, etc. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to climb, reach, crawl, bend, stoop, etc. in the performance of job duties. Physical demand requirements are those for Medium Work to Heavy Work.