Irrigation Systems Tech I

This listing closes on 10 / 31 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

City of Boca Raton

Salary

$20.39 - $22.43 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04441

Department

Recreation Services - BPD

Division

Irrigation 64 / 31237

Opening Date

10 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date

10 / 31 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Statement of Job

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, day shift

General Definition of Work :

Performs intermediate-skilled work in the repair, maintenance, and care of irrigation systems and pumps; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision is exercised over subordinate workers.

Essential Functions

Related Tasks :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Skilled in :

Ability to :

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS :

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions

The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Essential Employee Designation

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and / or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY SEIU Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE : Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month 5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month 10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month 15 years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE : Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year. SICK LEAVE : 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows :

Continuous years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums) : Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT : Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows :

5 to 10 full years $600 annually 10 to 15 full years $800 annually 15 full years and over $1,000 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS : The two pension / retirement options are listed below :

Optional : 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available. HOLIDAYS : 15 per year : 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1 floating holiday. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays. FUNERAL LEAVE : Up to 3 workdays - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State PERFORMANCE EVALUATION : A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are : Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT : Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds. MILITARY LEAVE : Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year. EAP : Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

01

Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment? - Or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire? NOTE : You must attach proof of a valid license with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

02

Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?

03

What is the highest level of education that you have completed? NOTE : Proof of education is a required condition of employment.

04

What area of study is your education? Please state "N / A" if non applicable.

05

How much experience do you have in the repair, maintenance, and operation of irrigation and / or pump systems?

06

Please briefly tell us about your experience in the repair, maintenance, and operation of irrigation systems. Please list any valid related certification or licenses. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE : "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N / A"

07

Do you possess a Basic Irrigation Design Certificate? NOTE : If yes, then must attach a copy with your application or provide certification number under the licensure / certification section of the application.

08

Do you have experience with computers?

Employer

City of Boca Raton

Address

201 W. Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

Phone

561-393-7805

Website

http : / / www.myboca.us