Description

The City of Louisville is now accepting applications for an experienced Parks Maintenance Technician III specializing in Irrigation.  Make a difference, help keep our community beautiful. If you are a hard worker experienced in irrigation and maintenance and love to be outside, this may be a GREAT opportunity for you!

Under the supervision of the Parks Supervisor, this role performs skilled maintenance work in maintaining the City’s parks’ irrigation systems and performs general parks maintenance. The successful candidate will exercise considerable independent judgment in the scheduling and developing of tasks, working within established departmental standards and City rules and regulations. The position requires frequent work on weekends and evenings, as needed to support irrigation or scheduled City events.

This position is vital to the operation of our public spaces as it helps maintain daily operations of irrigation within our parks and streetscapes.

Requirements

Completion of a high school diploma or GED 
At least 2-3 years of full-time experience in the maintenance of irrigation systems and operation of equipment used for irrigation is required. 4 -6 years of experience preferred.
Experience as lead worker or supervisor of seasonal staff is highly desirable.

Equivalent combination of acceptable training, education and experience may be considered.

Special License, Registration, or Certificate Required:
Ability to obtain within one year of hire, a Backflow Assembly Certification from the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) and maintain for continued employment.
State of Colorado Driver License in good standing with no major violations in the past three (3) years.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Candidates will be required to complete and pass a pre-placement physical, background investigation, and positive reference check prior to employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of occupational safety rules and protection.
Knowledge of required departmental policies and procedures as well as City policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of equipment and trucks.
Knowledge of general landscaping techniques and maintenance.
Skill in safe operation of equipment in rough, uneven, or slippery ground conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals including the public, coaches, volunteers, and city staff,using the athletic fields.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions and to maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to perform strenuous work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.