What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tradesworker Senior, Irrigation position at Xxx?
Description
This job is for someone with strong skills and experience in irrigation work. You will install, fix, and take care of irrigation systems at buildings and properties owned by Lee County. You may also help with plumbing jobs.
Duties and Responsibilities
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee Benefits/2024 Benefits/FULLTIME ACTIVE LCBOCC 2024 Plan Year OE Guide FINAL AON 2023.09.12.pdf.
To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee Benefits/2024 Benefits/2024 Active Employee Rates.pdf
Health Benefits
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
How many years of experience do you have in irrigation installation or maintenance?
This job is for someone with strong skills and experience in irrigation work. You will install, fix, and take care of irrigation systems at buildings and properties owned by Lee County. You may also help with plumbing jobs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Fix and take care of irrigation systems across Lee County.
- Install new irrigation systems.
- Give cost estimates for jobs.
- Fill out daily work reports, material lists, invoices, and time cards.
- Keep track of tools and supplies in your work truck.
- Help with plumbing jobs when needed.
- Do other tasks as assigned.
- Fix problems in high-voltage pump systems.
- Repair and program 24-volt irrigation controllers.
- Design new irrigation systems.
- Install and replace submersible pumps.
- Fix and install large PVC pipes (up to 12 inches wide).
- Fix or change circuit boards in irrigation systems.
- Fix clean water filter systems and underground pump systems.
- Use computers to program Toro, Rainbird, Hunter, and SitePro controllers.
- Use heavy tools like backhoes and leak detectors.
- Teach others how to use irrigation systems.
- Help your supervisor and take charge when they are away.
- High school diploma or GED, and two years of experience in irrigation or similar work.
- Three years of irrigation experience is a plus.
- Experience using a small track hoe is also helpful.
- You must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- You must pass a background check (fingerprint and criminal history) and get clearance from local law enforcement.
- You need to know how to follow plumbing and irrigation rules and use tools like hand tools, digging tools, and sewer machines.
- You must be able to read blueprints and work in hard-to-reach places like crawl spaces or high places.
- You must be able to work in hot, cold, or bad weather.
- You may be asked to work before, during, or after an emergency.
- Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee Benefits/2024 Benefits/FULLTIME ACTIVE LCBOCC 2024 Plan Year OE Guide FINAL AON 2023.09.12.pdf.
To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee Benefits/2024 Benefits/2024 Active Employee Rates.pdf
Health Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
- Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Medical Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
- Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
- Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
- Short-Term Disability
- Sick Leave Pool
- Flu vaccinations
- Wellness Programs
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Two Retirement Plan Options:
- FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
- FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Financial Savings/Management Programs
- Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
- Employee Leave Benefits
- Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
- Family and Medical Leave
- Military Family & Medical Leave
- Educational Leave
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you have in irrigation installation or maintenance?
- Less than 1 year
- 1–2 years
- 3–4 years
- 5–6 years
- 7 years
- Required Question
