Irrigation Technician

City of Altamonte Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Basic life insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Altamonte Springs is seeking an irrigation technician to inspect, install, and repair irrigation systems across city parks and facilities. You will maintain systems, troubleshoot controllers and wiring, and assist with landscape projects under supervision.

A valid Florida driver's license is required, with certification preferred for Rain Bird controllers. Two years of irrigation experience and a high school diploma are required; willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ irrigation repairs, installation, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience operating trenching machines.
• Valid Class E driver license; Florida license within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install and repair irrigation systems in city facilities and parks.
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems in city parks, medians, right-of-ways, and city facilities.
• Coordinate routine irrigation maintenance checklists and reports as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist with landscape installation and renovations.
• Troubleshoot problems related to irrigation controllers, wiring, and valves.
• Assist with Department of Leisure Services and City projects.

Skills

Irrigation repairs

Trouble shooting

Irrigation installation

Education

High school diploma or GED

FNGLA Certified Landscape Irrigation Service Technician

Tools

Rain Bird controllers

Job description

Position Overview

Inspect, install and repair all irrigation systems throughout the City of Altamonte Springs.

Position Functions

• Maintain and repair all irrigation systems in city parks, medians, right-of-ways, and city facilities.
• Inspect and install irrigation systems
• Coordinate routine irrigation maintenance checklists and work reports as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist with landscape installation and renovations.
• Trouble shoot problems relating to irrigation controllers, wirings, and valves.
• Assist with Department of Leisure Services and City projects, as assigned.
• Drive to and from City work sites. Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
• Complete required trainings as specified within the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years’ experience in irrigation repairs, installation, and trouble shooting.
• Must have experience operating trenching machines
• Valid driver license. Must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

Preferable Qualifications

• Experience with Rain Bird series controllers.
• FNGLA Certified Landscape Irrigation Service Technician. Must obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Supplemental Information

Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).

Applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure & Authorization Regarding Background Investigation, a Confidentiality Agreement and a Criminal Background Check.

If selected, an essential functions assessment is required to measure the ability to safely perform the required physical demands.

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The City of Altamonte Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health employee coverage and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees may enroll in optional additional life package options, flex spending account, long term and short term disability coverage, dental and vision coverage, and a deferred compensation plan. There are pension plan options, depending on the position held. Employees also have access to an extensive wellness program, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement/education incentive program.

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Screening Questions

01 Do you have at least a high school diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a FNGLA Certified Landscape Irrigation Service Technician? Must obtain within one (1) year of employment.

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have two (2) years' experience in irrigation repairs, installation, and trouble shooting?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have experience working with Rain Bird series controllers?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you have experience in operating trenching machines?

• Yes
• No

06 Do you have a valid Class E driver license? Must obtain State of Florida Driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Yes
• No

07 Do you have the willingness to adopt AI (Artificial Intelligence) and emerging technologies?

• Yes
• No

08 Are you able to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

09 Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Experience should be relevant and within the last ten (10) years of work history.

• Required Question