Parks Irrigation Technician - Peoria, AZ

Company: City of Peoria (AZ)
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 21, 2025

Job Description:

Back Parks Irrigation Technician #25-3288 - Posted 12/19/2024 Peoria, Arizona, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Hiring Range $20.80 - $25.44 Work Schedule 5 days per week/8 hours per day Full-time / Part-time Full-time Benefited Yes Closing Date Jan 26, 2025 Job Description Position Title: Parks Irrigation Technician
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Licenses and Certifications:

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• A valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire.
  
• The ability to obtain a backflow assembly certification within 6 months of hire.
  
• The ability to obtain a Irrigation Technician Certification within 6 months of hire.
  
• The ability to obtain a Water Audit Certification within 12 months of hire.
  
  Preferred / Desirable Qualifications:
  
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  • 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.
    
    Tell me more.....
    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.
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    The ideal candidate for this position will have experience:
    
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    • 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
      
      Why Peoria?
      Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
      Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees:
      About Peoria
      The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.
      If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!
      
      We are:
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      Application Process:
      Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.
      During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at or 623-773-7100.
      An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency - Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales. Other Requirements Minimum Requirements:
      
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      • 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).
        

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