Irrigation Maintenance Technician

Job Title Irrigation Maintenance Technician Overview The City of Ontario's Parks and Maintenance Department offers an opportunity for an individual to play a key role in inspecting, supervising, and performing a variety of tasks in the repairs and maintenance of irrigation systems. Additional Responsibilities NOTE: This position is subject to mandatory standby duty assignment and emergency call back. Standby duty assignments are rotated bi‑annually. Essential Functions Leads a work crew, conducts job‑specific training, coordinates work assignments with crew, reviews finished work and oversees worksite safety. Monitors and maintains City‑owned irrigated landscape. Operates tractors, water trucks, skip loaders, trenchers, and other light and medium‑duty equipment. Maintains irrigation schedules on Calsense controllers and standalone controllers. Tests, replaces and repairs irrigation backflow equipment. Repairs and/or replaces damaged drinking fountains, irrigation main lines, heads, valves, master valves and related wiring. Records and prepares reports related to areas of assignment. May fill in during the absence of supervisor. Assists and leads in the completion of special projects as required. Qualifications Education High School diploma or recognized equivalent. Experience Four years of related work experience in park maintenance and other public service activities. Certifications Possession of an American Water Works Association (AWWA) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification at time of appointment or must obtain within six (6) months of appointment. Licenses Must possess a valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment. Must obtain a valid Class A CA driver's license prior to completion of probationary period (6 months). Special Requirements Will be required to return to work during non‑business hours in an emergency to perform work on a scheduled stand‑by assignment. Incumbents are subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, and reasonable‑suspicion drug and alcohol testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Ontario