ERS ~ City of Peoria ~ Irrigation Technician ~

January 17, 2014


CACTUS & PINE, GCSA EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL SERVICE
Date:	January 17^th, 2014
Position:	Irrigation Technician
Course Name:	City of Peoria, Community Services Department, Sports Facilities Division
Duties:	Pioneer Community Park is an 85 acre park that includes a 5 acre lake, 6 softball/baseball fields, 4 soccer fields, dog park, playground, splash park, group picnic ramadas and numerous other amenities. This park opened in September 2013. The purpose of this position is to install and maintain irrigation systems at Pioneer Community Park. This is accomplished by performing maintenance tasks including inspecting, auditing, diagnosing, and repairing irrigation systems. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned.
Salary:	$18.30-$24.61 hourly
Benefits:	The City of Peoria offers the following benefits to eligible employee groups: Paid Leave (Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Personal), Arizona State Retirement System, Deferred Compensation Program, Major Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Program, Optional Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, Industrial Insurance, Safety Awards, Employee Suggestion Program, Uniform Allowance (as determined by policy)
Requirements:	Qualified candidates possess high school graduation or equivalency and 2-4 years experience. Considerable previous experience is required in the same or similar previous positions. A valid AZ driver's license is required upon hire. Backflow Assembly Certification is required within 6 months of hire. Water Audit certification is required within 12 months of hire.
Responsible to:	· Inspects and repairs irrigation systems at City parks and facilities; makes repairs to irrigation systems including valves, rotors, sprinklers, backflow, and valve boxes. · Performs field tests on irrigation systems to determine efficiency, completes state required audits. Calculates accurate watering schedules for irrigation systems by combining plant water use, soils and local weather data. · Plans, designs, and installs new irrigation systems at City parks and facilities. · Monitors irrigation inventory levels and orders supplies as needed. · Performs turf maintenance functions; fertilizing turf renovation, aeration, top dressing and mowing · Performs related maintenance and landscaping duties as required · Makes recommendations to supervisor of repairs required beyond capabilities. · Assists in setting and scheduling irrigation system operations.
Send, Fax or E-mail Resume to:	To be considered for this position, you are required to apply online. Applications must include a resume. Visit City of Peoria Human Resources website at www.peoriaaz.gov/jobs to apply, view a full job description, closing dates, requirements, etc. EOE
Available:	January 16, 2014
Application Deadline:	Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks; first review February 4, 2014.