GOLF IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN I

Golf Irrigation Technician I

Starting pay : $15.00 per hour

Job Class Number : TRD435

Pay Grade : G03

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Business Unit Name : 1811 Golf Operations

Reports To : Golf Course Superintendent

Supervisory Work : None

Summary : Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvements of the 36-hole water system at either golf course and is responsible for irrigation of the golf course with minimal supervision. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as well as overtime as needed by the department. This position will be required to work during inclement weather and is considered weather essential personnel.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Waters golf course.
• Hand waters greens when needed.
• Lubricates pumps
• Repairs leaks.
• Repairs sprinklers as needed.
• Checks system for leaks.
• Repairs satellite controllers.
• Programs water system.
• Maintains drinking water fountain.
• Maintains proper water level in reservoir.
• Keeps proper inventory of parts for repairs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

Require a High School Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of one year of experience with golf course irrigation systems is preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ada Profile :

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and / or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also walk, crawl, crouch, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, reach, finger, grasp, handle, push, pull, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

Work Environment :

The employee works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.