Irrigation System Technician I - Boca Raton, United States - City of Boca Raton, FL

Description

Salary: $ $26.95 Hourly

Location : Boca Raton, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 3779

Department: Recreation Services - Parks Operations

Division: Beautification - Row Maintenance 62/25238

Opening Date: 05/22/2024

Closing Date: 6/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: B

Job Description

Be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play We provide world-class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team Come join us at #WorkforBoca.

SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs intermediate skilled work in the repair, maintenance, and care of irrigation systems and pumps; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision is exercised over subordinate workers.

Essential Functions

• Operate wire-tracking device locating irrigation wires.
• Operate trencher and knowledge of operating procedures.
• Repairs and maintains irrigation systems and pumps;
• Digs ditches for irrigation lines.
• Helps disassemble pumps, replaces defective parts, and reassembles pump.
• Checks all pump stations for leaks and ensure proper operation.
• Check all pump stations for proper operation and troubleshooting.
• Checks drinking fountains for leaks, faulty or missing handles; makes necessary repairs and ensures proper operations;
• Checks showers for broken lines, leaks, missing handles and shower heads and makes needed repairs.
• Checks clocks, timers, valves, and heads.
• Replaces missing heads; repairs broken lines.
• Repair hydraulic Irrigation system.
• Operate and troubleshoot Motorola Computerized Controllers.
• Monitors Central Computer for operation of field satellites.
• Programs Central Computer as needed.
• Operates and troubleshoots field satellites.

RELATED TASKS:

• Make monthly inspection of areas using reclaim water per EPA guidelines.
• Responds to call after hours.
• two-week rotation on standby for callback for emergency service.
• Makes list of necessary supplies, parts, equipment, and tools to be stocke on repair truck.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in irrigation system maintenance and repair work.

Thorough knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools, and techniques of irrigation system repair and maintenance.

Some knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the job.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to use common hand tools.

Ability to operate required machinery and equipment.

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.

Ability to direct the work of others.

Skill in the operation, maintenance, and repair of electric irrigation controllers.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Basic computer operation knowledge.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school: and
  
• Six (6) months of experience in pump maintenance or irrigation system work.
  
• Basic Irrigation Design Certificate preferred.
  
• Basic computer experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

• The position may require other special licenses or certificates.
  
• Satisfactory completion of Motorola Irrigation System & Trouble Shooting Class, with the requisite Motorola STS Toolbox software, including the competent ability to operate the Motorola ICC and STS software, as certified by Motorola, within six (6) months of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
  
• Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, welder's helmet, face shield, safety harness, safety vest, and gloves. Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, electrical hazards, confined spaces, heights, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, poisons, irritants, and moving mechanical parts.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers' Compensation
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
SEIU Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Continuous years of service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:

5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatorycontribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period forthis plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 work days - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

???????EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

01

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. 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 that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education that you have completed? NOTE: Proof of education is a required condition of employment.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03

What area of study is your education?Please state "N/A" if non applicable.

04

How much experience do you have in repair, maintenance, and operation of irrigation and/or pump systems?

• I have no previous experience
• 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years or more

05

Please briefly tell us about your experience in the repair, maintenance, and operation of irrigation systems. Please list any valid related certification or licenses.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"

06

Do you possess a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a Basic Irrigation Design Certificate?NOTE: If yes, then must attach a copy with your application or provide certification number under the licensure/certification section of the application.

• Yes
• No

08

What is your level of computer proficiency?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?

• Have used tobacco products in the previous 12 months prior to application.
• Have not used tobacco products in the previous 12 months prior to

10

To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question