Irrigation Technician I / II - Public Works - Infrastructure Services - City of Greeley

Salary Range:   Level I:    $23.70 - $30.82 Hourly

                            Level II:  $25.53 - $34.47 Hourly

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking two full-time, benefit eligible, term limited Irrigation Technicians to join the Infrastructure Services division of the Public Works Department.  These positions are funded through 4/1/2025, with the possibility of becoming permanent if additional funding is approved at a later date. The Irrigation Technicians will perform general upkeep and cleaning of public spaces in Downtown Greeley and landscape maintenance including planting, installing pavers, installing trash receptacles and benches, mowing, watering, pruning, weed control and facility/equipment repairs. The successful candidate will bring the ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment, hand, and power tools. The Technicians may oversee projects if Equipment Operator II and III are absent from the work site(s). 

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

*Level will be determined by experience, CDL status, and certifications at the time of hire.

Level I and II must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver’s license.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s license or the ability to obtain within (6) months.
• Flaggers Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• Availability to work various weekends and holidays is required.

In addition, Level I requires:

• One (1) to two (2) years of irrigation experience.

In addition, Level II requires:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of irrigation experience.

Preferred

• English/Spanish bilingual skills preferred.
• Specialized training beyond high school or related experience in equipment maintenance, basic mechanics preferred.
• Previous team leader or supervisory experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in the use of operating hand and power tools, light trucks, tractors used in public space maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in the upkeep of public spaces including landscaping knowledge and sprinkler systems.
• Basic math skills to install and maintain irrigation systems.
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Baseline, Cityworks, and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Ability to solve a variety of problems in situations where there are substantially diversified procedures, specialized standards, and only limited standardization, and have the decision-making ability to achieve the required job results while adhering to specified, acceptable standards, alternatives, and technical practices.
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities. 
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.

Essential Functions:

• Installs, repairs, and maintains irrigation equipment.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains various types of public space infrastructure.
• Sets up and tears down event specific equipment and facilities.
• Performs general upkeep and cleaning of public spaces in Downtown Greeley.
• Performs landscape maintenance including planting, installing pavers, installing trash receptacles and benches, mowing, watering, pruning, weed control and facility/equipment repairs. 
• Operates a variety of motorized equipment, hand, and power tools.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions.
• Performs o snow removal/snow and ice mitigation/removal using small equipment and hand tools participating in an on-call schedule. 
• Operates light and heavy equipment. 
• Performs maintenance and safety inspections of public space infrastructure.
• Operates and performs minor maintenance on power equipment used in Infrastructure Services.
• Directs Supervise hourly employees.
• Safely applies and tracks pesticides, weed killer, and other chemical agents; uses PPE and follows Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Maintains supplies and equipment for public space maintenance.
• Follows established safety policies and practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  May supervise projects and assignments of full-time employees on the work site in the absence of the Equipment Operator II and III project leads.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

• Exposure to various types of machinery noise - some levels are excessive.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May have frequent contact with the public--in person, via email/telephone; and may experience adverse or confrontational situations with internal/external customers.
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in any weather condition.
• Typical hearing protection will be provided.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May occasionally stand on concrete for long periods of time.
• Frequent and inflexible deadlines.
• Subject to driving City vehicles in all weather conditions.
• May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays to cover events, Saturday workdays or emergencies.
• Environment is dangerous to having considerable hazards reflects a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury; constant exposure to blood borne and air borne pathogens and human feces; exposure to cleaning chemicals, ice melt, paint fumes, fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides; exposure to extreme temperature conditions ranging from below zero to above 100 degrees; working with power equipment, heavy equipment, sharp objects, and mowers; exposure to illegal, and criminal activity in public spaces, (e.g., Vagrancy, drugs, graffiti, vandalism, and contaminated furniture).

Physical Requirements

• Vision enough to perform functions such as identifying materials necessary to complete maintenance on equipment, grounds, and to operate vehicles and equipment.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, mowers, edgers, blowers, tractors, trenchers, front-end loaders, skid steers and other related equipment and vehicles.
• Flexibility enough to bend, twist and reach as to load and unload equipment, supplies or tools.
• Ability to move over rough, uneven, and rocky surfaces in performance of grounds maintenance.
• Stamina and strength enough to lift and or move up to 60 lbs. for long distances over a variety of surfaces.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders and work at various heights and in confined spaces.
• Perform strenuous labor in all types of weather.
  • Examples of work include:
    • Pulling trash bags (50+ lbs.) out of canisters that can be up to 4 ½ ft tall.
    • Replacing public space pavers.
    • Sledgehammer in stakes.
• Lay sod (50+ lbs.); repairing / installing irrigation lines requires applying strength in awkward situations (e.g., 5ft deep x 3 ft wide hole, or laying in on stomach and reaching into hole).

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.