Position Function/Purpose

To clean, maintain and repair manual and electronic underground/above ground irrigation

or sprinkler systems and system controls.

Major Responsibilities

1.       Maintain district underground irrigation/sprinkler systems in efficient working order to properly distribute irrigation water to MISD grounds.

2.       Calibrate controls of all irrigation/sprinkler systems to operate irrigation systems in an efficient manner as directed.

3.       Maintain all sprinkler systems to operate in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

4.       Assist the Grounds Department in repair and related systems and equipment as assigned by Irrigation Foreman.  Repair and maintain pumps, valves, piping as requested

5.       Consults with Principals to determine if they have problems with any irrigation or sprinkler equipment or watering schedules

6.       Monitor on a monthly basis all District underground irrigation sprinkler systems to verify if systems are properly operating

7.       Grease or oil all irrigation/sprinkler systems pumps as required by manufacturer

8.       Communicate with Irrigation Crew and Irrigation Foreman on all projects and work order status

9.       Other duties as assigned by the Irrigation Foreman, or Director of Facility Design

Qualification Requirements

  Minimum Certification/Education:

         1.   High School Diploma or GED

         2.   Valid Texas Driver’s License

        Special Knowledge/Skills:

        1.   Knowledge of basic mechanical and plumbing equipment and underground irrigation

                and sprinklers systems, valves, sprinkler heads, pumps etc.

         Minimum Experience:

         1.   Documented prior experience servicing and maintaining mechanical, plumbing and          

                irrigation systems

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 accommodations will be made if necessary.  while performing the duties of this job.

·         Moderate lifting and carrying

·         Reaching above shoulders and below knees

·         Use of fingers, arms, legs

·         Repeated bending

·         Regular attendance required

Equipment used

·         Standard hand tools and power tools used in general plumbing or irrigation/sprinkler repair and maintenance.

·         MISD pick-up or van or other similar vehicle

·         Ladders

·         Shovels

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

·         Outside and Inside

·         Excessive dampness or chilling, or heat

·         Constant noise, fumes, dust, dirt

·         Solvents, chemicals

·         Electrical energy

·         Working around machinery with moving parts

·         Working from ladders or in tight confined spaces such as attics, crawl spaces or equipment tunnels

·         Working in trenches and in a wet environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.