ERS ~ City of Peoria ~ Parks Irrigation Technician
|   Cactus and Pine GCSA | |
|   Employment Referral Service | |
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|   Date: |   July 23rd, 2025 | 
|   Position: |   Parks Irrigation Technician | 
|   Facility: |   City of Peoria | 
|   Duties: |   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.   The ideal candidate for this position will have experience:   §  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 | 
|   Salary Range: |   $23.45 – $27.91 per hour Depending On Experience | 
|   Benefits: |   In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers a comprehensive benefit package to include the following:   ·     Major Medical, Dental and Vision   ·     Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)   ·     Life Insurance   ·     Paid Holidays   ·     Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Leave   ·     Basic Life Insurance and Optional Voluntary Life Insurance   ·     Deferred Compensation Program   ·     Employee Assistance Program   ·     Tuition Assistance Program   ·     Rio Vista Gym Membership   ·     Wellness Program   ·     Diversity Program   ·     Outdoor Walking/Running Trail   ·     Years of Service Recognition   ·     Partnership for Prevention Program   ·     Flex Spending Account | 
|   Requirements: |   Minimum requirements:   ·       Education: High School Diploma or equivalency.   ·       Experience: 2-4 years of experience required in the same or similar previous positions (park or sports field experience is preferred but not required).   ·       Licenses/Certifications:   o   A valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire.   o   The ability to obtain a backflow assembly certification within 6 months of hire.   o   The ability to obtain a Water Audit Certification within 12 months of hire.   Desired Qualifications:   ·       Licenses/Certifications: Certified Irrigation Technician.   ·       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. | 
|   Submit Resume: |   Candidates may apply online at:     https://www.peoriaaz.gov/jobs | 
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|   Deadline To Apply: |   Resumes reviewed every two weeks.  Open until filled. |