JOB
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
TBD - Performance examination
TBD - Oral interview
Under general supervision to maintain, inspect, and repair irrigation systems at City parks parkways, open space, and other public areas; performs a variety of skilled work utilizing equipment and power tools; performs related work as required. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Operates, inspects, installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and makes modifications and/or additions to all components of automated and other types of irrigation systems, including automatic controllers, valves, irrigation lines up to and including large (2-6”) piping, lateral lines, sprinklers, pumping systems, and backflow devices at landscaped sites; inspects and repairs pumping systems; confers with contractors; assists in reviewing landscape and irrigation plans; checks daily schedule and service requests for work to be completed; inspects equipment and reports safety hazards and maintenance problems; excavates and repairs broken or damaged irrigation main lines; performs rough carpentry and cement work; constructs forms and pours concrete for pump enclosures and irrigation controller pads; cuts, removes, and replaces concrete sections in conjunction with making necessary repairs to irrigation infrastructure; traces, locates, excavates, and repairs low voltage direct burial wiring; utilizes leak, line, and wire locators and hand tools; may be required to perform additional functions including, but not limited to, basic tree maintenance and removal; may supervise and train employees and others in irrigation system repairs and landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties; operates various City vehicles including, but not limited to truck with trailer, trencher, backhoe, loader, mowers, renovators, sprayers, cultivators, hedge trimmer, water truck, and others; operates a variety of power and pneumatic hand tools and equipment such as generators, concrete saws, mixers, coring tools, jackhammers, pressure washers, air compressors, and compaction tools; assists in reporting graffiti and vandalism; ensures safety of property and persons by placing or directing tobe placed warning devices and other safety apparatus at job sites; applies pesticides on lawns, shrubs, and trees; may perform semi-skilled work and assist in skilled work including minor electrical work, cement and cement block work; drives on City business. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Desirable Qualifications: California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate and/or California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator License.
