Facility Technician - Irrigation [TS11] presso Laramie County School District 1

TSS/260 day contract

Monday-Friday

8 hours daily

Pay Column P: $21.44/hourly

+ Benefits

JOB DESCRIPTION

Laramie County School District #1

Facility Technician - Irrigation Specialist

Purpose Statement

The job of Facility Technician - Irrigation Specialist is done for the purpose/s of maintaining irrigation systems; providing information and documentation of activities; and ensuring adequate materials are available for timely completion of job functions.

This job reports to Integrated Trades Foreman 

Essential Functions

• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for special events.
• Assesses problems and/or failures in irrigation systems for the purpose of identifying repair and/or replacement needs.
• Constructs landscaping items and fixtures for the purpose of modifying and/or adapting facilities to specific needs.
• Coordinates with administration and athletic coaches for the purpose of adjusting irrigation programs for a variety of school event.
• Designs new irrigation systems, planting areas, etc. for the purpose of ensuring specifications meet established requirements and ease of grounds maintenance, and preserving a healthy, attractive and safe condition.
• Inspects irrigation systems for the purpose of identifying repair and/or replacement needs and maintaining schedules.
• Installs repairs, maintains and tests back flow valves, Centralized Irrigation System, flow meters, master valves, etc. for the purpose of ensuring safe, efficient and effective systems.
• Installs chain link fence, snow fence and other fence products for the purpose of controlling snow, people, traffic, etc.
• Locates irrigation lines for contractors for the purpose of avoiding unnecessary damage.
• Maintains supplies, equipment and tools for the purpose of ensuring adequate materials are available to complete assignments in an efficient and timely manner.
• Operates heavy equipment (e.g. tractor, bobcat, skid loader, dump truck, trenchers,  ) for the purpose of installing and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Performs a variety of landscaping activities (e.g. mowing, fertilizing, planting, spraying weeds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining school grounds.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information and complying with legal requirements.
• Removes snow for the purpose of ensuring parking lots and sidewalks are safe for vehicles and people.
• Repairs all components of an irrigation system (e.g. timers, clocks, sprinklers, control valves, pipes, wiring systems, etc.) for the purpose of keeping it operating according to its design.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at a job site.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: handling hazardous materials; operating equipment used in construction; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a wide variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; displaying mechanical aptitude; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; and working flexible hours when needed.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others;  utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.  The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education: Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Equivalency Required Testing: Alcohol and Drug Test

Certificates: Back Flow Certification

Journeyman Plumber's, Low Voltage License

Valid Class A Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ./Training: As needed

Clearances: Fingerprint/Criminal Justice Background