Technician I - Maintenance/Irrigation (Sportsplex)

This position is assigned to Irrigation, as described in the job description below.
The budgeted entry pay rate for this position is $19.94-$21.93 per hour.

JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction the Maintenance Technician I operates equipment and drives vehicles. Performs routine manual labor activities such as repairing or replacing needed structures. Also operates lawn mowers, front-deck mowers, tractors, weed eaters, edgers, chainsaws, and other landscaping and maintenance equipment.

When assigned to General Maintenance, this position also performs light maintenance and construction work such as painting, electrical work, repairs, concrete work and general carpentry.

When assigned to Irrigation, this position also maintains and repairs sprinkler and irrigation systems for assigned City grounds and facilities. This includes conducting regular system inspections to ensure proper water coverage, preventing water waste, performing preventive maintenance, installing and troubleshooting irrigation components/controllers, and coordinating schedules to support grounds care.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
If Assigned to General Maintenance:

1. Handles general maintenance for City buildings, including, but not limited to, painting, plumbing, electrical work and general maintenance to the buildings.
2. Works in the construction of new buildings performing general carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
3. Reads and follows blueprints in construction and repair of buildings.
4. Operates backhoe and drives trucks performing construction and maintenance activities.

If Assigned to Irrigation:

1. Inspects sprinkler and irrigation systems regularly for wet or dry spots, broken heads, leaking lines, and improper water pressure.
2. Locates and repairs electrical faults, wire breaks, malfunctioning valves, and controller issues.
3. Installs, programs, and updates controllers/timers, including modern, water-efficient technology like smart Wi-Fi controllers and rain sensors.
4. Digs trenches, lays PVC or poly pipe, cuts and glues PVC, installs backflow preventers, and wires controllers.
5. Activates, tests, and performs preventive maintenance on new, temporary, and existing irrigation systems.
6. Maintains accurate records of parts used, system tracking maps, programming settings, and hours worked.
7. Works closely with supervisors and maintenance staff to ensure proper watering schedules that support the effective application of turf treatments, fertilizers, and grounds maintenance.

All positions at the City of Orange Beach have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Complies with City wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws.
8. Ensures the positive promotion of the City.
9. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Verbal skills to communicate with supervisor, general public and coworkers.
2. Reading skills to read building plans and instructions.
3. Ability to operate construction equipment and electric tools.
4. Driving skills to safely operate a vehicle.
5. Listening skills to follow verbal instructions.
6. General knowledge of electrical, plumbing, concrete work and painting.
7. Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causation and prevention.
8. Knowledge of city rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

If Assigned to Irrigation:

1. Knowledge of irrigation and grounds maintenance equipment.
2. Understanding of turf and grounds maintenance principles.
3. Basic math skills for irrigation calculations.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Current and valid driver’s license.
3. Willing to work overtime and non-standard hours, weekends and holidays as needed.

If Assigned to General Maintenance:

1. One year of grounds and/or facility maintenance experience.

If Assigned to Irrigation:

1. Minimum of one (1) year irrigation experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
If Assigned to General Maintenance:

1. Two years experience in general maintenance.
2. Technical school courses in carpentry, electrical and plumbing.

If Assigned to Irrigation:

1. Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) or Certified Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) via the Irrigation Association.
2. Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical and mental 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 may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts or machines, with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals, etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles or shields.

Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.