Parkways Irrigation Technician I / II

Job Description

Job Description

• ???? Join Our Team as a Parkways Irrigation Technician and Help Keep Our Green Spaces Thriving!

We're looking for a hands-on, dedicated Irrigation Tech to maintain and enhance our beautiful parkways and open spaces. If you enjoy working outdoors and have experience with irrigation systems and landscaping, this could be the perfect role for you!

We offer competitive pay based on your experience and certifications. We are hiring for one position at either a Tech 1 or a Tech 2 level, see descriptions and pay below.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTechnician 1 - pay is up to $26.12

Technician 2 – pay is up to $30.24

In addition to the above.

Desired Qualifications and ExperienceTechnician I

Technician II

In addition to the above.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesTechnician I

Technician II

In addition to the above.

Supervision Received

Works under the direction of the Parkways Supervisor. Receives additional directions from Technician III on projects and tasks assigned.

Supervision Exercised

May supervise or provide directions to contractors, vendors or seasonal staff as assigned.

Tools and Equipment Used

Lawn and landscape equipment including tractors, mowers, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, irrigation systems, snow blowers; miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, snow removal, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; valves, filtration devices, gauges, etc.

Computers, cell phone, Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, etc.), web and database software, and desk phone. General office equipment such as multi-function printer scanner copier, etc.

Work Schedule

The hours are generally 6 : 30 a.m. and 3 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and staffing levels, and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, holiday and overtime hours.

The employee must be able to work a “24 hour” on-call for a period of one week as assigned as well as scheduled on-call weekends. The employee must be able to arrive at work within 60 minutes of notification.

This position is also a part of the snow crew in the winter months and will have varying hours as team members rotate through a primary call schedule and will be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is routinely required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.

The employee is required to enter confined spaces and spend a considerable amount of time in wet and muddy conditions.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works around or near auto traffic and is exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Selection Guidelines

Formal applications, rating of education and experience; panel interview(s) and reference check; job related tests might be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The Metro District is dedicated to the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

About Us

The Highlands Ranch Metro District, as the local government in our community, is committed to providing the following high-quality municipal services while managing resources wisely for Highlands Ranch such as; construction of major roads, installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads, installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads, construction and maintenance of parks and trails, youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs, management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas and so much more.

Our Benefits

We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work / life balance by offering outstanding benefits :

Health & Retirement!

Work / life Balance!

Wellness & Improvement!

Saving, Planning & Other!

Application Information

Pre-employment screening includes a background check, illegal substances screening and motor vehicle record review.

We will be accepting applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.

Submit applications at highlandsranch.org / apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.

The hours are generally 6 : 30 a.m. and 3 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and staffing levels, and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, holiday and overtime hours.

The employee must be able to work a “24 hour” on-call for a period of one week as assigned as well as scheduled on-call weekends. The employee must be able to arrive at work within 60 minutes of notification.

This position is also a part of the snow crew in the winter months and will have varying hours as team members rotate through a primary call schedule and will be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays.