irrigation technician - installation and maintenance
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Irrigation Maintenance Worker (up to 2)
Posted on
September 16, 2024
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Township of Langley
Job details
Be a part of something great! Township of LangleyIrrigation Maintenance Worker(up to 2)Job Title: Irrigation Maintenance Worker (up to 2)Competition Number: 24-U143Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time(from approximately January 27, 2025 to December 19, 2025)Pay Rate: $36.68 per hour (2024 rates) plus 13.5% in lieu of benefitsHours of Work: 40 hours per week; 8 hours per day;Non-standard hours and/or non-standard work weekCompetition Opening Date: September 16, 2024Competition Internal Closing Date: September 24, 2024Competition External Closing Date: September 30, 2024Job OverviewThe Township of Langley is currently recruiting for up to two temporary full-time Irrigation Maintenance Workers (from approx. January 27, 2025 to December 19, 2025) to join our team of professionals in the Public Works Division, Parks Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager, Parks Operations, in this unionized position you will perform a variety of maintenance work for irrigation systems and turf areas within parks, medians, boulevards, facilities grounds and cemeteries. This position requires sufficient stamina, strength and agility to perform heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.ResponsibilitiesPerform a variety of mechanical repairs and routine maintenance on hydraulic and electric automatic and quick-coupling irrigation systems used in Parks Operations irrigation systems Investigate system issues, determine appropriate action required, repair problem areas and adjust systems accordingly to ensure effective operations and watering schedules Perform cultivation and maintenance tasks of turf areas such as over-seeding, top dressing, fertilizing, liming and aerating Operate a variety of turf maintenance equipment and transport supplies to and from work sites Monitor the work of a small crew and the work of contractors engaged in turf and irrigation operations and maintenance Perform related work as requiredQualificationsCompletion of Grade 12 and designation as a Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT), Level 1 plus considerable related turf grass or sports field maintenance experience, including irrigation maintenance and installation experience in a commercial, sports or residential setting or an equivalent combination of training and experience Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and electric automatic and quick-coupling irrigation systems Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in turf cultivation and maintenance and in the laying out of sports fields Sound knowledge of the hazards and of the safety precautions applicable to the work Ability to perform cultivation, maintenance and repair tasks to turf areas and to lay out sports fields according to required specifications Ability to supervise the work of a small crew assisting in irrigation systems and turf maintenance dutiesThis position is defined by the Township of Langley as a Position of Trust (Child Safety). The successful candidates will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment).Required Certifications/LicensesCandidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver?s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact IC
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LocationLangley, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$36.68HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CivicJobs.ca
#97981
Advertised until
2024-09-30
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