Irrigation Maintenance Worker

Position: Irrigation Maintenance Worker ( Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm )

Veterans' Preference Applies EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non‑Tobacco Workplace
. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e‑cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Manual work in the maintenance, construction and upkeep of irrigation system. Work is performed under close supervision and may require employee to operate motor vehicles and power‑driven equipment. Does related work as required.

This job is required to work the hours of Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3:00pm.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Perform preventative maintenance of sprinkler system.
• Perform minor repairs of system.
• Troubleshoot problems and make repairs.
• Perform installation of new systems or replacement of existing system.
• Perform truck preventive maintenance functions. Drive truck.
• Performs other general maintenance duties as assigned.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Characteristics

• Knowledge of basic irrigation repairs and upkeep.
• Knowledge of clock and pump repairs.
• Knowledge of landscape requirements.
• Ability to perform hard manual labor, repair and upkeep of irrigation systems.
• Ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.
• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• One year experience in irrigation installation.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Licenses, Certifications Or Registrations

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders;

notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Essential Physical Skills

• Heavy (up to 50 pounds) lifting and carrying
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Walking
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Stooping
• Driving

Environmental Conditions

• Works outside in various weather conditions
• Chemicals (PVC glue)
• In standing water
• Cleaners
• Slippery and uneven surfaces
• Heights (up to 10 feet)
• Near traffic
• Insect

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.…