Irrigation Technician

Duties

• Conducts inspections to diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation related problems.
• Plans and implements comprehensive preventative maintenance programs for City irrigation systems.
• Winterizes and restarts irrigation systems.
• Repairs pumps, motors, controls, wiring, piping and other components of electrical, mechanical and computer control systems.
• Coordinates contracts for major repairs to irrigation systems.
• Participates on design and construction teams and may serve as project manager for construction of new systems and renovations.
• Participates in determining proper programming and utilization of irrigation systems.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimums

• Knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment, materials and practices used in the irrigation trade.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and automated irrigation systems and their components.
• Knowledge of the principles of basic hydraulics, landscape management and factors impacting effective irrigation systems.
• Skill in the diagnosis and repair of problems with electrical, mechanical, and computer-controlled irrigation systems.
• Ability to design irrigation systems.
• Ability to install and repair irrigation systems and controllers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read and apply job related materials such as specifications and plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

How to apply

• Two-year combination of education, and/or experience in the operation and maintenance of automated landscape irrigation systems or in the installation and/or design of landscape sprinkler systems.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “[email protected]” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled. If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference. If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to: Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email: [email protected]