Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician

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.

Examples of Work

• 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, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).