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Park Technician (Bend)
Bend Park and Recreation District
compensation:
$26.59 to $30.31 depending on education and experience
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Park Technician
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The Park Technician is responsible for assisting a Park Services Supervisor by leading projects and performing a wide variety of technical duties in the areas of irrigation, horticulture and turf grass management work on parks, sports fields, outside facilities and trails.
A day in the life:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Designs and develops specifications for irrigation and drainage systems.
Installs, troubleshoots, inspects, audits and repairs irrigation and drainage systems.
Provides technical expertise and training to staff, volunteers and design professionals.
Maintains irrigation and drainage systems in confined spaces and attends confined space training.
Programs and manages a variety of irrigation controllers including the district’s Central Control weather-based systems consistent with water conservation programs with consideration to rainfall, solar radiation, wind, temperature and other factors.
Maintains detailed blueprints, diagrams, records, reports and as-built drawings associated with district irrigation systems.
Operates and transports equipment necessary for the installation and maintenance of district irrigation systems.
Coordinates with contractors and acts as a resource in the field. May provide instructions and site-specific details to reduce conflicts and to ensure a safe working environment.
Carries out the winterization of district irrigation systems.
Attends meetings as required and may give presentations on the district’s water management programs.
Performs a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of parks, grounds, trails, turf, trees, plantings.
Purchases materials and supplies; reconciles purchases.
Performs snow removal during the winters as needed.
Promotes safe conditions in all park facilities.
Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
6:30 am - 3:00 pm
What we're looking for:
Education, Experience, and Training:
**High School diploma or equivalent; prefer two years of trade or technical school in landscape or irrigation; AND
**Four (4) years of experience in irrigation technology, landscape horticulture design, field layout, forest management, or arboriculture; OR
**Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of hire, a valid:
Public Pesticide Applicator’s license
Chainsaw certification
Oregon ATV certification
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
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