IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

City of Riviera Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riviera Beach is seeking an irrigation maintenance technician to perform skilled work in repair and installation of irrigation systems. You will inspect, test, diagnose, and repair to ensure synchronization with the city’s grounds program.

This role operates independently with limited supervision and participates in regular meetings to report major activities. A high school diploma or GED and two years of irrigation experience are required, plus a Florida Class E license.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of experience in irrigation system installation, repair and maintenance.
• Current and valid Florida State Class E License.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs to sprinkler heads, valves, PVC piping and related components to maintain irrigation systems.
• Digs trenches, replaces pipes and installs new pumps as needed.
• Conducts regular system inspections and troubleshooting to ensure proper operation.
• Develops parts inventories and prepares cost estimates for repairs and maintenance.
• Follows safety rules and uses protective equipment; outdoor work when required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma / GED

Florida Class E License

Job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled maintenance work of average difficulty in the repair and installation of City irrigation systems by inspecting, testing and diagnosing problems, and repairing the City's irrigation systems to insure they are operating in synchronization with the Citywide grounds maintenance program.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Performs repairs to sprinkler heads, electric and hydraulic valves, PVC pipe and other commonly used pipe materials; checks valves, controllers and pumps required to maintain efficient operation of irrigation systems.
• Digs trenches to locate leaks, remove pumps for repair, replace galvanized pipe and couplings, and to install new pumps.
• Conducts regular system inspections and performs troubleshooting exercises to insure they are properly functioning.
• Develops inventory of parts and tools necessary for efficient and effective performance and prepares cost estimates of system repair, replacement, and maintenance.
• Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks and observes safety rules and regulations prescribed by the City.
• Performs outdoor work at times requiring the use of protective devices.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Requires two years of experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of irrigation systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Current and valid State of Florida Class E License

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all the time and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to: bright/dim light; dusts and pollen; extreme heat and/or cold; and wet or humid conditions

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Riviera Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The City of Riviera Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Riviera Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.