Irrigation Maintenance Technician
City of Ontario · Ontario, CA · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The City of Ontario's Parks and Maintenance Department seeks an Irrigation Maintenance Technician to play a key role on the team. The ideal candidate embodies the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy - Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
Responsibilities
- Leads a work crew, conducts job specific training, coordinates work assignments with crew, reviews finished work and oversees worksite safety.
- Maintains City owned irrigated landscape.
- Operates tractors, water trucks, skip loaders, trenchers, and other light and medium duty equipment.
- Maintains irrigation schedules on Calsense controllers and standalone controllers.
- Tests, replaces and repairs irrigation backflow equipment.
- Repairs and or replaces damaged drinking fountain, irrigation main lines, heads, valves, master valves and related wiring.
- Records and prepares reports related to areas of assignment.
- May fill in during the absence of supervisor.
- Aids and leads in the completion of special projects as required.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or recognized equivalent.
- Four years of related work experience in park maintenance and other public service activities.
- Possession of an American Water Works Association (AWWA) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification at time of appointment or must obtain within six (6) months of appointment.
- Valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.
- Must obtain a valid Class A CA driver's license prior to completion of probationary period (6 months).
Supplemental Information
To apply, visit governmentjobs.com. Applicants must attach required certifications or documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guidelines section of this bulletin. For more information, visit www.ontariocityemployees.org.