Irrigation Supervisor

• Supervises, and participates in all work units, engaging in the maintenance, preservation and operation of City irrigation systems.
• Supports, trains, schedules, and evaluates assigned staff, including assisting in completion of annual performance reviews.
• Develops and delivers preventative maintenance programs to ensure the functional ability of equipment such as pumps, water supplies, meters, backflow equipment, controls, and in ground field components.
• Performs needs assessment on current irrigation systems and conducts research to make recommendations on future improvement to irrigation systems.
• Participates in the review and inspection processes associated with new irrigation installations and provides technical feedback as necessary.
• Assists with the revision of irrigation construction specifications, drawings, and standards.
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations in addition to the City of Saskatoon's Administrative Occupational Health & Safety Policies and departmental procedures.
• Assists in the implementation of the objectives of the Parks Business Plan as it relates to irrigation services and aligns work unit operational priorities.
• Assists with all phases of budget preparation and control, as required.
• Acts as a liaison with other departments and the public by providing technical advice and project estimates where irrigation is involved, as required.
• Trains and develops assigned staff in technical skills used in the installation and repairs of irrigation systems.
• Performs minor servicing to, and operates as required, all types of self-propelled and hand-operated power equipment.
• Monitors staff attendance, checks and authorizes payroll time sheets.
• Reports staff, equipment, and other work-related problems to the attention of management and maintains related records.
• Coordinates general maintenance operations and performs administrative responsibilities as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Grade 12 education.
• Possession of diploma in landscape horticulture or equivalent.
• Five years' progressively responsible supervisory experience including experience in irrigation methods.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence and the ability to use a personal vehicle for travel between worksites.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain the Cross Connection certificate.
• Certified in all irrigation related parks maintenance equipment.

• Knowledge of horticultural and arboriculture practices, methods, tools and equipment used in parks and irrigation maintenance.
• Knowledge of the principles of landscape irrigation system design and construction methods.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used to test, monitor, and troubleshoot commercial irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of current technology irrigation control equipment, components, pumps, backflow preventions, pipe, valves, sprinklers and wiring and their applications.
• Knowledge of accepted irrigation systems maintenance practices and clear understanding of how systems function.
• Ability to analyse irrigation system problems and troubleshoot to solve the issues.
• Ability to interpret plans and detailed specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, develop and evaluate staff.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan, assign, schedule and coordinate operations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Skill in the use of a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software (e.g. Microsoft Office).

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