Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of an assigned supervisor to manage the irrigation 
systems at City golf courses and City of Memphis Park properties. Supervises staff in the operation of automatic and 
hydraulic irrigation systems. Supervises Irrigation Tech and part-time irrigation staff to repair and maintain seven (7) 
golf course irrigation systems and multiple landscape irrigation systems. Organizes, schedules, and performs
irrigation maintenance activities for various locations. Manages the process of performing field tests on irrigation 
systems to determine efficiency and to complete required audits. Calculates accurate watering schedules for irrigation 
systems by combining plant water use, soils, and local weather data. Monitors irrigation inventory levels and works in 
conjunction with Turf and Golf Course Foremen to develop irrigation cycles. Manages and places irrigation supply 
orders. Maintains and repairs irrigation pipes, pump stations, booster pump stations, recirculation pumps, fountains, 
and computerized central and radio controls. Troubleshoots electrical faults in the irrigation system, including 
installing and repairing electrical wiring to irrigation heads and controllers. Supervises staff that perform turf 
maintenance, including fertilizing, renovating, aerating, and mowing. Operates light and heavy-duty vehicles to 
include but not limited to backhoe, chain saws, hydraulic boom, blowers, and small tools. Oversees staff that 
maintain and perform duties to include hand-finishes grade, application of seed, straw, or sod, planting, weeding, 
digging, trimming, edging, litter pick-up, and spreading topsoil. Oversees staff that maintain and perform
preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, including developing a preventative maintenance schedule. 
Participates in management meetings. Transports and moves equipment as needed in making repairs or installments. 
Ensures irrigation equipment safety and maintenance procedures are followed. Ensures irrigation system installation 
work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards. Creates and prepares reports. 
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires 
the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone. Requires the ability to 
operate automobile to drive to various meetings or facilitates. Requires some lifting, bending, crouching, and 
traversing on uneven ground. Requires the ability to operate light and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles such as but 
not limited to back-hoe, front-end loaders, mini-excavators, hydraulic boom and small equipment tools.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed in an outdoor environment. May be 
exposed to various temperatures, odors, fumes, noise or unpleasant surrounding. Frequently travels throughout 
the City to various locations. Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Earth Sciences, or a 
related field and seven (7) years of professional experience in grounds operations with two (2) of the seven (7) 
years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the 
essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) 
Commercial Driver License and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and 
Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment. May be required to complete a battery of tests as 
deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies in operating the following heavy equipment: 
front-end loader, back-hoe loader, track-hoe excavator, and bulldozer (crawler tractor).

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments." 
 
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov. 

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