What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician - Parks position at City of Peoria?
Position Title: Irrigation Technician - Parks
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The City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an Irrigation Technician for the Sports Complex, Neighborhood Parks and Community Parks. This is a full time, benefitted position that will provide irrigation repair, maintenance, and programming to parks across our city. If you are a hard worker that possesses extensive irrigation experience and love to contribute to a team atmosphere, this is an outstanding opportunity for you.
To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.
The ideal candidate for this position will have: / Key Responsibilities:
Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.
About Peoria
The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.
If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!
Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria
We are:
P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.
During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.
Minimum Requirements:
To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here.
Tell me more…..
The City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an Irrigation Technician for the Sports Complex, Neighborhood Parks and Community Parks. This is a full time, benefitted position that will provide irrigation repair, maintenance, and programming to parks across our city. If you are a hard worker that possesses extensive irrigation experience and love to contribute to a team atmosphere, this is an outstanding opportunity for you.
To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.
The ideal candidate for this position will have: / Key Responsibilities:
- Programming and operating computerized central control systems (experience with CalSense is preferred)
- Understanding and adhering to objectives and goals to meet water budgets and restrictions
- Maintaining irrigation supplies and equipment
- Operating and maintaining irrigation motors and pumps
- Performing regular and preventative maintenance on complex irrigation systems
- Maintaining parks and open space, irrigation systems, turf, trees, and plants
Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.
About Peoria
The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.
If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!
Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria
We are:
P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.
During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: High School graduate or equivalency
- Experience: 2-4 years. Considerable previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions. The job requires a sound knowledge of common and uncommon techniques, concepts, methods, practices, and use of forms.
- Physical Demands: Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 25-50 pounds.
- Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire.
- Backflow Assembly Certification within six (6) months of hire, Water Audit Certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Parks or sports field experience
- Municipal irrigation or landscape maintenance experience.
- Possess considerable independent and professional judgement.
- Be willing to work flexible schedules to meet the demands of the position.
