Gardener*Sprinkler System - Parks and Recreation Department

Position: Downtown Gardener*Sprinkler System - Parks and Recreation Department
ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 Trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 185 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes, and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform skilled maintenance of parks, or other landscaped areas. Some positions exercise lead responsibilities over unskilled employees. The gardener on a sprinkler system assignment is responsible for maintaining an automated sprinkler system. Typical duties include repairing or replacing sprinkler heads, valves, automatic timers, and solenoids. Other duties include troubleshooting automatic systems; repairing broken sprinkler lines;

operating small trenching machines; and tracking down and repairing water leaks and faulty wiring. Positions require the incumbent to use electronic tracing devices.

Candidates that are hired for this position will be hired for the Parks Downtown Division only. Parks will include Margaret T. Hance, Monterey Yard, and Special event related assignments, Heritage Square, and Civic Space.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

* Knowledge of gardening methods & tools.

* Knowledge of herbicide applications.

SALARY

Pay Range: $18.60 - $31.82 per hour.

Hiring Range: $18.60 - $30.31 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

* Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

* Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only:
Please understand that this is pay grade 139. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

* Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.

* Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.

* Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.

* When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS  Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.

The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

* Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,  for more details:
Pension Information

* 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

* Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

* Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

* Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

* Dental, vision, and life insurance options

* Employer paid long-term disability

* Free Bus/light rail pass

* Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

* Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

* Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

* Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

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Unit 001 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* One year of experience in the care and maintenance of trees, plants, shrubs, and lawns.

* Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

* Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs. occasionally.

* Must be able to work (when needed) nights and weekends.

* All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

* Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.

* This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

* For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, .

* The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

* Three plus years of experience with irrigation systems.

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