**Job Description Summary**:

- This position performs journey level skilled tasks associated with maintenance, repair and installation of irrigation systems at the Goodyear Ballpark and Player Development Complexes. This is accomplished by performing tasks in inspecting, auditing, diagnosing and repairing irrigation systems. Maintains and monitors centralized computer systems. Develops and implements irrigation system procedures and programs for the safe and efficient delivery of irrigation water.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:
**Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism **-** Innovation**

**Essential Functions**:

- Monitors and maintains the centralized computer system for malfunctioning equipment at the Goodyear Ballpark and Player Development Complexes.
- Shares information with appropriate personnel for repairs and participates in troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware for the computerized irrigation system.
- Operates the radio network interconnecting irrigation controllers throughout the city while monitoring, adjusting and repairing peripheral equipment as necessary to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Maintains an optimum level of operation.
- Maintains and repairs irrigation systems used in the delivery of irrigation water.
- Plans, develops and implements irrigation programs to control all irrigation sites.
- Assists in establishing and conducting in-house training programs for park personnel regarding Field Irrigation and Water Management related to the Central Computerized Irrigation Systems.
- Completes monthly water usage report and assists with regular water system assessments throughout the city's medians and parks, to ensure compliance with Arizona Department of Water Resources requirements.
- Develops and maintains Irrigation System procedures.
- Acts as a liaison with Information Systems regarding computer software and hardware issues.
- May lead a small work crew of employees as needed to repair or replace irrigation systems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- **Formal Education/Knowledge**:Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Community college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
- ** Experience**:Minimum three years of experience in a related field.
- ** Certifications and Other Requirements**:Valid Driver's License, must possess one of the following certifications (or equivalent) and within one year of hire must obtain or possess a second certification (or equivalent) from the following:

- Arizona Structural Pesticide License in Right of Ways or Turf & Ornamentals
- Certified Master Gardner
- Arizona Certified Landscape Professional
- Turf Grass Professional
- Certified Arborist by the I.S.A.
- Certified Backflow Inspector
- University of Georgia Sports Turf Certification
- U of A Desert Turf School
- Smart Scape Landscape Certification
- Sports Turf Management
- Irrigation Auditor
- ** Reading**:Work requires the ability to read traffic reports, contracts, specifications, blueprints, budget information, memorandum, and general correspondence.
- ** Math**:Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as general algebra.
- ** Writing**:Work requires the ability to write reports, project updates, performance appraisals, letters, and general correspondence.
- ** Managerial**: Semi-Complex - Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
- ** Technical Skills**:Broad Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities.
- ** Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills**:Moderate - In addition to the sharing of information, interactions at this level may also include providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies/procedures. In many of the interactions, contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

**12 Month Objectives**:
**Ballpark Irrigation Specialist Goals and Objectives