TO APPLY GO TO www.culvercity.org/jobs
The City of Culver City is accepting online applications for Irrigation Maintenance Technician in the Parks, Recreation & Community Services.
GENERAL DUTIES:
· Installs irrigation systems using ditch diggers and hand tools.
· Repair’s irrigation systems including the use of blueprints to locate the system, diagnose and correct the problem.
· Periodically inspects, services, and repairs all citywide irrigation systems. Assures the proper water coverage of all turf and shrub areas.
· Replaces worn, damaged, or defective sprinkler heads to assure proper water coverage. Troubleshoots and repairs automatic controllers, and remote-control valves.
· Identifies and implements better ways for meeting service demands through streamlining and improving work methods.
· Operates computer-controlled irrigation equipment and central controller systems. Participates in the work of an irrigation maintenance technician including work procedures, training, solving work problems, and promoting safety and work efficiency.
· Maintains accurate records of daily work output. Design’s irrigation systems and provides input regarding design and layout of new irrigation systems.
· Inspects irrigation plans and work performed by outside contractors.
· Maintains and repairs water pumps and pumping equipment including electrical control systems.
SALARY RANGE:
Irrigation Maintenance Technician: $25.47 - $31.05 hourly
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: High School graduation and one year of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation equipment including computer-controlled irrigation systems. Must have skills in diagnosing and repairing irrigation system problems.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATE(S):
Must possess a Los Angeles County backflow cross-connection license within one year of the date of hire and a valid California Class C driver’s license.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full-time
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
· Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
· Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
· Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination (all positions).
· E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please complete an online Culver City application at www.culvercity.org/jobs by 5:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2022.