Water Resources tech
JOB DESCRIPTION
Irrigation and Water Resources Technician
Date last updated: December 2019
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Director/Assistant Museum Director
Coordinates with: Curator of Agriculture
Status: Full-time position (eligible for benefits)
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt Work Lead of Volunteers (No supervisory
Duties as defined by NLRB)
Job Summary:
The position of Irrigation and Water Resources Technician is to ensure the overall
functionality and maintenance of the museum’s potable and non-potable water systems
and the agricultural drip irrigation systems. The position’s aim is to secure a safe and
steady supply of water for consumption, cleaning, flushing and irrigating.
The Irrigation and Water Resources Technician will be required to interact and foster
collaborative work-relationships with other members of the staff. They agree to comply
with all internal procedures, processes and policies as listed in this job description and in
the Employee Handbook, and to adhere to the core values of El Rancho de las Golondrinas.
Essential Functions:
• Perform the following key duties related to the museum’s water resources in a
timely and accurate manner.
o Conduct weekly meter readings of the water wells and documenting reporting
results quarterly to New Mexico Taxation and Revenue in the Water
Conservation report, as outlined by internal procedures
o Maintenance and repair of well pump and pressure tanks
o Maintenance and repair of gas pumps
o Maintenance and repair of drip irrigation systems
o Scheduled cleaning or replacement of the filters in the potable and nonpotable
water systems and drip irrigation systems
o Ensure timely and correct filter replacements to H-VAC units
o Troubleshooting and minor repairs on plumbing (such as winterizing
bathrooms, fixing leaking faucets, toilet tank maintenance, etc.)
o Spring set-up and winter draining of front garden fountain
• Regular status reports to the Operations Director on the water systems, along with
any current or potential problems related to those systems (i.e. equipment, facilities,
events or programs) and making recommendations to address these current or
potential problems.
• Organized upkeep of work area, tools and vehicles that are used
• Perform other operations duties as assigned
Required Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge, Competencies and/or
Abilities):
• Legally able to work in the United States – must provide documentation for I-9
• High School degree or GED
• Ability to read, understand and accurately implement established best practices and
standards of water systems
• Ability to perform the above listed Essential Functions of this job in an organized
and proficient manner
• Good communications – both verbal and written
• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team
• Up-to-date driver’s license and clean driving record
• Appropriate work attire and good work ethic
Preferred Requirements:
• Prior and comparable water system expertise and experience
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English
Environmental and Physical Job Requirements:
• Must be physically able to meet the requirements of the position, which include, but
are not limited to the following:
o Able to bend, reach, crawl, stoop and climb
o Able to lift and/or maneuver items weighing up to thirty pounds
o Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
o Able to work in hot and cold weather
• Willingness to use the safety equipment necessary when the work environment may
include exposure to dust, fumes, scents, other particles and other external/internal
volatile organic compounds
• Must be able to operate the museum’s vehicles and equipment safely and
responsibly
• Must be able to work some weekends including event weekends
• Must have the means to meet the required work schedule with punctuality and
consistency
This job description is not a work contract, or guarantee of permanent employment.
Management reserves the authority to amend the essential job duties or requirements as
necessary. Satisfactory performance of essential job duties will be determined by periodic
employee evaluations.