Irrigation Tech I - Park and Recreation

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental life

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking a skilled irrigation worker to perform repairs, installations, and maintenance of irrigation systems. You will test systems, install components, and help manage grounds tasks and seasonal staff.

A valid driver’s license is required, with the possibility to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. The role includes compliance with random drug testing policies and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a skilled worker in irrigation repair work or applicable trade school training.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial driver's license within six months of hire.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Welcomes Canadian/Mexican citizens to obtain CDL from home country if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct irrigation system testing and repairs.
• Install irrigation nozzles, valves, drains and pipe.
• Test, install, and repair backflow prevention devices.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks including snow removal.
• Supervise lower-level part-time seasonal employees.
• Assist with prescribed burns.

Skills

Irrigation repair

Grounds maintenance

Vehicle operation

CDL Class A

Safety awareness

Education

Trade school training

Driver's license

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Distinguishing Features of Work

This is irrigation work conducting general irrigation repairs, installation of irrigation equipment, stocking supplies in work truck and some grounds keeping duties.

The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)

• Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration** Examples of Work Performed
• Conducting irrigation systems testing.
• Install irrigation nozzles, valves, drains and pipe.
• Make repairs to irrigation systems.
• Removes snow from walks.
• Supervises lower-level part-time seasonal employees.
• Tests, installs, and repairs backflow prevention devices.
• Assist with prescribed burns.
• These examples ae not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge of the standard tools, equipment materials, methods and practices used in irrigation and grounds maintenance work.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Working knowledge of the irrigation systems and irrigations controllers.
• Skills in the use of standard hand and power equipment used perform irrigation tasks.
• Ability to push and/or pull and operate standard irrigation equipment over rough terrains.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 150 lbs. with the assistance of another person.
• Be able to secure a Class \"A\" CDL driver's license within six months of hire.
• Be able to secure a City of Wichita Backflow Prevention Installer/Tester Technicians Certificate within six months of hire.

Experience and Training

Required Experience And Training

• Two years of experience as a skilled worker in irrigation repair work or applicable trade school training.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial driver's license is required within six (6) months of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience And Training

• A valid Class A Commercial driver's license.

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre=employment physical, which includes drug screening, and satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/f

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

CITY OF WICHITA

Full-time Employee Benefits

• VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
• HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
• SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a \"Well Day\". An additional \"Well Day\" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
• HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
• DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
• LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
• SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE