What are the responsibilities and job description for the LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN position at City of Visalia?
THE DIVISION
The City of Visalia Urban Forestry Division is part of the Parks and Recreation Department and is responsible for managing and overseeing the maintenance and development of approximately 245 acres of landscaping and lighting districts, as well as City-maintained medians and roadsides, pocket parks, open spaces, City facilities, and parkways.
THE POSITIONThe Landscape and Irrigation Technician is responsible for overseeing the development, installation, and maintenance of City-maintained landscape and irrigation systems. This position implements city landscape and irrigation design and maintenance standards for landscaping and lighting districts, open space maintenance districts, roadsides and medians, City facilities, pocket parks, and other publicly owned properties.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will be professional, detail-oriented, and well-organized, with strong knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape and irrigation design, water and irrigation management, plan review, construction, and maintenance. The candidate will be proficient in standard office procedures and will perform a variety of administrative functions, including contract management, determining work priorities, and preparing and analyzing project cost estimates.
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to build and maintain cooperative, professional working relationships with developers, contractors, coworkers, other City departments, and the public. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and logs and will have experience using standard office equipment, including the ability to operate and learn relevant computer software programs.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAny combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
• Three years of experience in irrigation and landscape maintenance.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.
• Welding certificate is desirable.
Please click here for a detailed job description.PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Positions in this class require moderate to heavy physical work with prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and carrying loads weighing between 50 to 95 pounds. Position also involves field work, resulting in exposure to weather.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Monthly Salary: $5,532-$6,955
CalPERS retirement program
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Longevity Pay
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more...
Review the Benefits tab for more information.
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 146,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.
As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $66,384 - $83,456