Irrigation Specialist

Irrigation Specialist Position

The City of Fresno is offering an outstanding career opportunity to a dedicated professional to join our team in the PARCS Department in Building a Better Fresno. Under general supervision, Irrigation Specialists perform specialized work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of municipal landscape irrigation systems to include manual, smart and automated systems; and leads crews. Duties may include but are not limited to the following : Leads crews and participates in the installation, operation, inspection, repairs, and maintenance all components of manual, smart and automated irrigation systems, including automatic controllers, valves, water mains, lateral lines, sprinklers, pumping and filtration systems. Inspects and repairs pumping and filtration systems; makes modifications or additions to existing irrigation systems as required. Converts manual and hydraulic systems to electronic or automated controlled systems. Digs trenches; traces, locates, and excavates broken or damaged irrigation lines and water mains. Surveys turf and landscape areas to determine irrigation requirements and makes necessary system adjustments. Provides specific site data to the engineer for the design of landscape sprinkler systems. May perform semi-skilled tasks in plumbing, carpentry, electrical and general maintenance work on parks facilities. The current vacancy exists in the PARCS Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

PAY, BENEFITS and WORK SCHEDULE

BENEFITS : UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers- IUOE (Local 39) HEALTH INSURANCE : The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT : IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. VACATION LEAVE : Accrue 8-15 hours per month. SICK LEAVE : Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days. SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum HOLIDAYS : Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days. SHORT TERM DISABILITY : Provided through California SDI program. BILINGUAL PREMIUM : PAY : $100 per month HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free. RETIREMENT : City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security. DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) : an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.