What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Specialist position at Oxnard School District?
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
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To perform a variety of maintenance and repair work to automated and manual irrigation systems; to perform backflow prevention device testing; and to perform a variety of technical duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Essential Functions:
1. Perform a variety of preventive maintenance and repair work on automatic and manually operated irrigation systems to assure proper operation.
2. Adjust and perform major and minor repairs on control clocks and sprinkler heads; maintain lines and sprinkler heads clear of debris; rebuild sprinklers, valves and related equipment.
3. Replace and perform major and minor repair on valves; repair and/or replace broken or leaking lines; trace and locate damaged wires.
4. Perform backflow prevention device testing; ensure all testing complies with mandated rules and regulations; install and repair backflow devices.
5. Design and install irrigation systems for school grounds areas; read blueprints and sketches; ensure all work is conducted in accordance with guidelines.
6. Order and maintain inventory of parts and materials for sprinkler repair work.
7. Prepare and maintain records and reports related to daily work activities.
8. Operate District vehicles such as trucks, tractors and dump trucks.
9. Operate a variety of tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of irrigation systems including small hand tools.
10. Perform lead duties and assign work on various major projects requiring work direction and guidance as assigned.
11. Observe and implement proper safety practices; perform general clean-up at work site.
12. Respond to emergency calls for irrigation systems and repairs.
13. Perform related duties as assigned.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in irrigation system maintenance and repair or a related field.
License or Certificate
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
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Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Limited Backflow Device Tester's Certificate within twelve months following date of employment and maintain license during course of employment.
This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.
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Irrigation Specialist
1051 South A St.
Oxnard, California, 93030
To perform a variety of maintenance and repair work to automated and manual irrigation systems; to perform backflow prevention device testing; and to perform a variety of technical duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Essential Functions:
1. Perform a variety of preventive maintenance and repair work on automatic and manually operated irrigation systems to assure proper operation.
2. Adjust and perform major and minor repairs on control clocks and sprinkler heads; maintain lines and sprinkler heads clear of debris; rebuild sprinklers, valves and related equipment.
3. Replace and perform major and minor repair on valves; repair and/or replace broken or leaking lines; trace and locate damaged wires.
4. Perform backflow prevention device testing; ensure all testing complies with mandated rules and regulations; install and repair backflow devices.
5. Design and install irrigation systems for school grounds areas; read blueprints and sketches; ensure all work is conducted in accordance with guidelines.
6. Order and maintain inventory of parts and materials for sprinkler repair work.
7. Prepare and maintain records and reports related to daily work activities.
8. Operate District vehicles such as trucks, tractors and dump trucks.
9. Operate a variety of tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of irrigation systems including small hand tools.
10. Perform lead duties and assign work on various major projects requiring work direction and guidance as assigned.
11. Observe and implement proper safety practices; perform general clean-up at work site.
12. Respond to emergency calls for irrigation systems and repairs.
13. Perform related duties as assigned.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in irrigation system maintenance and repair or a related field.
License or Certificate
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
-
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Limited Backflow Device Tester's Certificate within twelve months following date of employment and maintain license during course of employment.
This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.
Click on the Classification below for the full job description and duties
Irrigation Specialist
The following information is a brief summary of the medical benefits provided through the Gold Coast trust.
Gold Coast Trust Indemnity Medical-Plan Blue Cross (PPO) Choice of contract or non-contract physicians. Dependant Coverage: Spouse and unmarried children to age 19 or to age 25 if full time student.
OR
Kaiser (HMO) Need a Primary Care provider. Dependant Coverage: Spouse and unmarried children to age 19 or to age 25 if a student.
AND
Delta Dental Benefits are payable at 70% of covered charges for benefits received during the first calendar year of eligibility. This percentage will increase 10% each subsequent year to a maximum of 100%.
AND
Vision Service Plan (VSP)covers one vision examination and one set of lenses each twelve month period. VSP will make an allowance toward the cost of "Elective Contact Lenses."
AND
Prudential Life Insurance $10,000/member and $1,500/Dependents
Salary : $27 - $33
