City of Deer Park

Overview

The Parks Maintenance Tech I - Irrigation position involves performing a variety of semi-skilled and technical tasks related to the maintenance and operation of parks and recreation systems, with a specific focus on irrigation. The role includes supervision of lower-level employees and community service workers while ensuring the proper functioning of irrigation systems and park facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the training and/or supervision of lower-level employees or community service workers.
• Maintain irrigation systems and assist in the repair and installation of irrigation lines and heads.
• Perform irrigation audits for the 400+ irrigation zones managed by the Parks division.
• Adjust and program irrigation controllers for proper scheduling and plant health.
• Identify water waste and recommend system improvements.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot for leaks, electrical faults and water pressure problems.
• Maintain and assist with the installation and repair of park lights and light control systems.
• Perform semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Perform routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
• Carry out seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and pest and weed control.
• Maintain and adjust specialized turf care equipment and tools.
• Operate tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, trailers, and other equipment.
• Collect and dispose of solid waste from buildings and grounds.
• Open and close, lock and unlock facilities as needed.
• Assist in setting up and taking down equipment for park and recreation programs.
• Assist in the construction of new parks facilities.
• Keep accurate records of work completed.
• Assist with any additional job-related tasks as instructed.