David Parsons

Irrigation specialist at City of Goodyear
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Goodyear, Arizona, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Arizona certified landscape professional
    Arizona Landscape Contractors Association
    Jul, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Sustainable landscape management
    Arizona Landscape Contractors Association
    Feb, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified irrigation Technician
    Arizona Landscape Contractors Association
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • ISA certified arborist
    International Society of Arboriculture
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT)
    ABPA
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Qualified Applicator Certificate
    Arizona Department of Agriculture
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • City of Goodyear
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Irrigation specialist
      • Mar 2019 - Present

      • Monitor and maintain the centralized computer system for malfunctioning equipment at all city- owned parks, right of way, medians, facilities, and/or Goodyear Ballpark and Player Development Complexes.• Share information with appropriate personnel for repairs and participates in troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware for the computerized irrigation system.• Operate the radio network interconnecting irrigation controllers throughout the city while monitoring, adjusting and repairing peripheral equipment as necessary to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Maintains an optimum level of operation.• Maintain and repairs irrigation systems used in the delivery of irrigation water.• Plan, develop and implement irrigation programs to control all irrigation sites.• Assist in establishing and conducting in-house training programs for park personnel regarding Field Irrigation and Water Management related to the Central Computerized Irrigation Systems.• Complete monthly water usage report and assists with regular water system assessments throughout the city's medians and parks, to ensure compliance with Arizona Department of Water Resources requirements.• Develop and maintain Irrigation System procedures.• Act as a liaison with Information Systems regarding computer software and hardware issues.• Occasionally leads a small work crew of employees as needed to repair or replace irrigation systems.• Perform other duties as assigned Show less

    • Parks worker II
      • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

      • Spray pesticides and herbicides and calculate application rates. • Maintain sprinklers and drip systems, performing minor repairs as needed. • Program and manage irrigation controllers. • Oversee and manage assigned parks including prioritize park needs. • Inspect, clean and repair park facilities, play equipment and park furniture. • Prune trees, bushes, shrubs and maintain planter beds. • Manage turf i.e. water, fertilize, mow. • Operate front end loaders, backhoes, wood chipper, wing deck mower and z mower, operate, larger granular spreaders, spray cart, and various power tools including: chainsaws, pole saws, hedgers and blowers). • Service and maintain equipment • Sport field maintenance (install and maintain soccer and baseball fields). • Prepare baseball fields (drag, water, chalk). • Perform baseball stadium maintenance (replace base pegs, stadium seating and verify field dimensions). • Transport equipment via trailer. • Organize group projects as well as assist with others. • Attend and participate in weekly safety program. • Help train new employees with park policies and procedures. • Oversee crew in absence of lead. • Coordinate with stakeholders. Show less

  • City of San Luis Obispo
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Parks Maintenance Specialist
      • Dec 2014 - Sep 2018

      • Program and manage irrigation controllers, trouble shoot irrigation systems. • Repair, replace and maintain lateral lines and sprinkler heads, main line breaks and irrigation valves. • Assist in back-flow replacements. • Locate underground wiring and valves using a locator. • Spray pesticides and herbicides and calculate application rates. • Oversee and manage assigned parks including prioritize park needs. • Inspect, clean and repair park facilities, play equipment and park furniture. • Prune trees, bushes, shrubs and maintain planter beds. • Manage turf i.e. water, fertilize, mow, renovate (aerate, seed, top dress, fertilize). · Operate front end loaders, backhoes, forklifts, 10-wheel dump trucks, aerial lift trucks, wood chipper, 11-foot rotary mowers, operate sod cutter and various implements (aerator, top dressers, sweepers, flail mowers, Gannon box, seeders, larger granular spreaders, 100- gallon liquid spray rig). • Service and maintain equipment • Sport field maintenance (install and maintain soccer, rugby and baseball fields). • Prepare baseball fields (drag, water, chalk and repair pitcher’s mound). • Perform baseball stadium maintenance (replace base pegs, stadium seating and verify field dimensions). • Transport equipment via trailer. • Organize group projects as well as assist with others. • Keep and maintain electronic daily work records. • Participate in weekly standby program for after-hours emergencies. • Help train new employees with park policies and procedures. • Perform basic electrical wiring, small metal fabrication and concrete projects. • Coordinate with stakeholders. Show less

  • County of San Luis Obispo
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Park aide II
      • May 2012 - Sep 2017

      • Provide customer service (check campers into park, collect park fees and make online/phone reservations). • Clean park facilities, i.e. restrooms, chemical toilets, camp areas and pick up litter. • Perform campsite maintenance (assemble picnic tables, repair fences, install/clean fire rings, maintain barriers). • Small plumbing and irrigation repairs. • Removed dead and diseased trees. • Operate chainsaws, wood chippers, power pruners, 1-ton dump truck, ride on rotary mowers, tractor with Gannon box and flail mower. • Service and maintain equipment. • Use of various hand and power tools. • Preform nightly quiet rounds and enforce park rules. • Present weekly campfire shows. • Operation of boats and preforming maintenance on the lake (moving buoys, docs, removing debris from lake and shoreline). • Hiking trail maintenance and restoration. Show less

Education

  • Oregon State University
    agricultural sciences, Horticultural Science
    2016 - 2022
  • Cuesta College
    Associate of Science - AS, math and sciences
    2012 - 2014

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