Irrigation Technician

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Irrigation Technician

Salary

$42,732.72 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2025-06272

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

11/14/2024

Closing Date

12/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Public Works Department is actively seeking an Irrigation Technician.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is skilled-craft work in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of water irrigation systems and water resources. Work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, which is acquired on the job or through specialized education. Contacts with others require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. The work is performed outdoors where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable. Operates hand and power tools and motor vehicles. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, bending, digging and moving and lifting equipment and include exposure to electricity and chemicals. Occasionally, the worker may be required to lift objects weighing fifty (50) lbs. or more, such as pumps, motors, tools and materials. The work is performed under general supervision and works independently, where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior’s approval.

Examples of Work

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Two (2) years 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.coj.net . A 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.

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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: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes

• No

  03

  The budgeted annual salary for this position is $42,732.72. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes

• No

  04

  This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

  05

  Do you understand 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)?

• Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.

• No

  06

  If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

  07

  Do you have two (2) years 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?

• Yes, I have two (2) years of education in the operation and maintenance of automated landscape irrigation systems.

• Yes, I have two (2) years of education in the installation and/or design of landscape sprinkler systems.

• Yes, I have two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of automated landscape irrigation systems.

• Yes, I have two (2) years of experience in the installation and/or design of landscape sprinkler systems.

• Yes, I have two (2) years combination of education and experience in the operation and maintenance of automated landscape irrigation systems.

• Yes, I have two (2) years combination of education and experience in the installation and/or design of landscape sprinkler systems.

• No, I have less than two (2) years of education in the operation and maintenance of automated landscape irrigation systems or in the installation and/or design of landscape sprinkler systems.

• No, I have less than two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of automated landscape irrigation systems or in the installation and/or design of landscape sprinkler systems.

• None of the above.

  08

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  09

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  10

  Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class E Driver License

• GA Standard Driver's License

• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• License from another State.

• Learner Permit

• My license is currently invalid.

• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

  11

  If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

• D or H - Employment Purposes

• P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device

• S or I – Other Restriction

• Two or more of these restrictions.

• I have an out of state license.

• None of the above.

  12

  Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  14

  Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  15

  I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

• I do not possess a valid driver's license.

  16

  Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

  17

  If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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  If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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Website

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