What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician position at City of Jacksonville?

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking one (1) Irrigation Technician.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is skilled-craft work in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of water irrigation systems and water resources. Work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, which is acquired on the job or through specialized education. Contacts with others require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. The work is performed outdoors where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable. Operates hand and power tools and motor vehicles. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, bending, digging and moving and lifting equipment and includes exposure to electricity and chemicals. Occasionally, the worker may be required to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or more, such as pumps, motors, tools and materials. The work is performed under general supervision and works independently, where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior’s approval.

Conducts inspections to diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation related problems.
Plans and implements comprehensive preventative maintenance programs for City irrigation systems.
Winterizes and restarts irrigation systems.
Repairs pumps, motors, controls, wiring, piping and other components of electrical, mechanical and computer control systems.
Coordinates contracts for major repairs to irrigation systems.
Participates on design and construction teams and may serve as project manager for construction of new systems and renovations.
Participates in determining proper programming and utilization of irrigation systems.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment, materials and practices used in the irrigation trade.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and automated irrigation systems and their components.
Knowledge of the principles of basic hydraulics, landscape management and factors impacting effective irrigation systems.
Skill in the diagnosis and repair of problems with electrical, mechanical, and computer-controlled irrigation systems.
Ability to design irrigation systems.
Ability to install and repair irrigation systems and controllers.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read and apply job related materials such as specifications and plans.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Two-year combination of education, and/or experience in the operation and maintenance of automated landscape irrigation systems or in the installation and/or design of landscape sprinkler systems.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

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