What are the responsibilities and job description for the IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN position at City of Carson, CA?
Salary : $65,561.52 - $83,678.40 Annually
Location : CITY OF CARSON, CA
Job Type : FULL-TIME
Job Number : 2400102
Department : COMMUNITY SERVICES
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 8 / 2025 6 : 00 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
City of Carson Community Services Department Park Maintenance Division
Are you passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful, green public spaces for our community? Do you have a talent for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining irrigation systems? If so, we want you to join our city team!
As an Irrigation Technician, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the beauty and functionality of our city parks, sports fields, and public gardens. You'll have the opportunity to operate equipment such as tractors and trenchers to install and repair irrigation lines with precision and care. Your strong leadership abilities will be essential as you oversee projects, guide a dedicated team, and ensure tasks are completed seamlessly.
We're looking for someone who is self-motivated and thrives in an independent work environment. Your excellent communication skills will be key in coordinating with city supervisors, clients, and team members, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
In this role, you'll be a true irrigation expert, implementing best practices, water conservation techniques, and solving challenges with ease. Your dedication to excellence and problem-solving abilities will be the driving force behind our city's success in maintaining vibrant and sustainable public spaces.
Job Summary :
Under direction of assigned supervisor, maintains and repairs the city's irrigation systems and performs a variety of skilled grounds maintenance duties and may oversee activities of a grounds maintenance crew; performs related duties as assigned.
Schedule : Tuesday through Friday, 6 : 00 AM-4 : 30 PM
- Lunch Break : Employees are entitled to a 30-minute lunch break.
- Rest Breaks : Employees are entitled to two 15-minute breaks throughout the workday.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind duties and work assignments.)
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification Guidelines :
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows :
Education and / or Experience :
Graduation from high school or GED and three (3) years of full-time, paid experience in skilled-level grounds maintenance experience including one (1) year of full-time experience maintaining and repairing irrigation systems. Experience and / or education in a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Knowledge of :
Skill and Ability to :
License and / or Certificate :
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Employees in this classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions :
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case by-case basis. Positions in this class normally :
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of the following sections :
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and / or change the above exam types and / or weights.
Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant's indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. Applications including "see resume" or other similar language will be deemed incomplete and disqualified from this recruitment. Applicants must achieve a cut-off score of 70% or above on each of the examination sections to be placed on the eligibility list. Passing any / all of the examination sections does not guarantee an invitation to the selection interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.
Revisions to a testing component during a recruitment process can be made at the discretion of the Human Resources Department. Applicants will be notified by email if a revision is made. An eligibility list will be established in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules, Rule VI, Employment List Procedures.
OTHER INFORMATION : The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call Human Resources for assistance at (310) 952-1736.
APPOINTMENT : Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and / or verification. Inaccurate and / or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE : THIS POSITION IS OPEN
CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES : Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communications and / or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.
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1. The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
Do you have three (3) years of full-time, paid experience in skilled-level grounds maintenance experience?
Do you have one (1) year of full-time experience maintaining and repairing irrigation system?
Describe a project where you used trenchers, tractors, and any other equipment for irrigation installation or repair. What was your role in the project?
Can you provide an example of a project where you utilized trenchers, tractors, or other equipment for irrigation installation or repair? What specific role did you play in this project?
Share a specific instance when you used a multimeter or line locator to troubleshoot an irrigation system. What was the issue, and how did you resolve it?
Can you describe an occasion when you trained your coworkers on irrigation troubleshooting and system maintenance? Please provide a specific example of a training session or hands-on guidance you have given.
Do you hold any irrigation certifications? If so, what are they and which institution awarded them?
If you answered yes to the question above, please attach your certification(s) before submitting your application.
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Salary : $65,562 - $83,678
