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Cherry Creek School District lists this Irrigation Specialist - Maintenance Grounds/Carpentry opportunity in aurora, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Irrigation SpecialistJob Title: Irrigation Specialist - FLSA Exemption Status: Non-ExemptClassification Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds, and Carpentry - Supervising Position:Pay Plan: Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds, and Carpentry - Pay Range: Range 11Last Updated: 06/12/2025Pay Information - Benefits InformationJOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation of the district's irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use and healthy landscapes. Ensure that systems are functioning optimally and comply with local water conservation and regulatory standards. Work is performed independently and as part of a grounds maintenance team.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Job Task Descriptions - Frequency - Percentage of Time1. Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems across all district sites including mainlines, lateral lines, valves, heads, controllers, sensors, and backflow devices. - Daily - 20%2. Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, water usage, and equipment inventory. - Daily - 5%3. Respond promptly to reports of malfunctioning systems or water-related emergencies. - Daily - 5%4. Share on-call and snow removal duties as assigned. - Daily - 5%5. Program and adjust irrigation schedules using central control systems to meet seasonal landscape requirements and water conservation goals. - Weekly - 10%6. Tests, repairs, and services pumps (¾ HP – 30HP) and backflow devices. - Monthly - 8%7. Supervises and performs all phases of landscape construction, maintenance, and repair District-wide, including assisting with fertilization as needed. - Monthly - 7%8. Collaborate with grounds staff to coordinate irrigation needs with mowing, landscaping, fertilization, and aeration schedules. - Monthly - 5%9. Conduct seasonal start-ups, shutdowns, and winterizations in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and climate demands. - Biannually - 15%10. Recommend improvements, upgrades, or replacements of inefficient or outdated systems. - Biannually - 5%11. Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water use regulations, including backflow prevention. - Biannually - 5%12. Supervises and performs layouts and installation of irrigation systems. - Annually - 5%13. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. - Daily - 5%TOTAL - 100%REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.Criminal background check and fingerprinting requiredHigh School Equivalency (HSE) diplomaTwo (2) years of professional work experienceKnowledge of maintenance and operation of trenchers and various equipmentMust have a phone for emergency contactMust meet the insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self Insurance PoolColorado driver's licenseLicensed in Backflow Prevention or must obtain within the first year of employmentCertified Irrigation Technician (CIT) or must obtain within 90 days of employmentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Heavy work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds)Primarily works outdoors with exposure to rain, snow, and extreme heat or coldTypically a moderate noise levelWork location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organizationOverhead lifting and squatting are required on daily projectsRepetitive motion (i.e., digging, bending, kneeling, etc.)Pushing and pullingClimbing stairs, ladders, and vehiclesWorking at various vertical heightsDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.Experience working in the public sectorExperience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsRacially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvementKnowledge or experience with snow removal in a truck with a plow
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aurora, CO, 80015, US
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