IRRIGATION SPECIALIST Full Time Hourly Position: $ $32.78 FINAL FILING DATE: MONDAY APRIL 25, 2016

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1 Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District, Camarillo, California Full Time Hourly Position: $ $32.78 FINAL FILING DATE: MONDAY APRIL 25, 2016 SUMMARY: Under general supervision performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of automatic and manual irrigation systems. Responsible for installing and testing Backflow Prevention Devices as required. Incumbent may be required to work stand-by on a rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following, with a focus of Quality Customer Service being primary for all positions. Performs other duties as assigned. Installs, maintains and repairs automatic and manual irrigation systems. Maintains and repairs decorative fountains, drinking fountains and associated pumps, motors and filters. Inspects new and proposed park and facility developments to ensure proper layout of irrigation system; as required make recommendations to Park Supervisor and /or Park Superintendent for modifications and/or changes. Performs maintenance and repair on sprinkler heads, valves and related equipment. Maintains and conducts minor repair on electronic controller boxes to ensure proper functioning; may be required to lay conduit and connect wiring from main source to controller. Maintains tools and equipment as required. Operates mechanical and manual equipment incidental to the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems. May perform the duties of those listed in the Grounds/Facilities series. Related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of: principles and procedures of plumbing and irrigation systems; care, operation, and maintenance of a variety of power tools and equipment; occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned; cross-connection devices and Unified Plumbing Codes; techniques and procedures of irrigation system repair and maintenance. Working knowledge of: principles and procedures of record keeping; basic principles of accounting. Some to working knowledge of: principles of computer programming; hydraulic principles relating to irrigation design and construction; drainage system design and installation; proper maintenance of a variety of automatic and manual irrigation systems including all component parts (e.g. valves, controller, heads, etc.); installation, maintenance and repair of backflow prevention devices; turf, soil, fertilizer and landscape maintenance. Working to thorough ability to: troubleshoot, service and repair residential and commercial irrigation systems, and customer service and ability to read and interpret blueprints; work effectively with plastic, copper and galvanized pipe; follow oral and written instructions; test and maintain backflow prevention devices. Working experience in low-voltage lighting, water feature service, and irrigation auditing and backflow. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); three (3) years of experience in landscape maintenance with substantial experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of automatic and manual irrigation systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Position requires above average amount of driving, therefore, must possess a valid California driver s license and maintain a clean California Department Motor Vehicle record. Page 1 of 5 - Irrigation Specialist - Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District

2 Will drive a District vehicle in the course of job duties. Possession of a valid "Backflow Prevention Device Tester" certificate to test in Ventura County required before hire date. Position may involve driving to events as a representative of the District. CPR and First Aid Certification required no later than six (6) months after employment. Successful completion of tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening and criminal justice fingerprint clearance/background check required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; twist, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, climb, kneel, reach, push, pull, grasp, pick, pinch, ride and perform similar body movements; the possession of hand/eye coordination sufficient to operate various hand and power tools and a motor vehicle; the ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone or two-way radio; and the ability to see and read instructions and reports. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Office/field environment: exposure topotentially-hazardous chemicals, heat, cold and inclement weather conditions; work around slippery or uneven surfaces, and around heavy construction equipment. Incumbent may come into contact with cleaning and lubricating chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent while inspecting/repairing to sit, stand, walk or bend over for prolonged periods of time when working on irrigation equipment, drive motorized vehicles, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. May be required to work overtime, or be required to adjust schedule due to special events. Page 2 of 5 - Irrigation Specialist - Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District

3 APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS Application forms may be obtained at the District Office at 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo, CA (805) or at Open Recruitment: This position is open to all who wish to apply and meet the minimum qualifications. Application: Based on the information provided in the application documents, candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement. Fill out the application completely; blank spaces or false information may cause rejection. Oral Appraisal Board: The District will use oral appraisal boards to conduct objective reviews of applicant qualifications through evaluation of oral responses to job-related questions. Candidates will be rated at the conclusion of the interview by each Oral Board member and receive a composite score averaging the individual ratings. Current District employees in good standing will receive an additional five (5) points towards their overall score. Interview: A job related interview will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. After the Appraisal Interview, the top candidates may be invited to a second interview with District staff. Benefits: Annual merit increases based on performance, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) (unless qualified as a Classic Employee) with an employee contribution required, employees also contribute towards Social Security, Health, Dental, and Vision coverage. Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability paid by the District, Vacation, Sick Leave, and 12 Holidays are provided. A voluntary Deferred Compensation 457 Plan is available to employees for additional tax deferred retirement savings. FINAL FILING DATE: MONDAY APRIL 25, 2016 MAIL / FAX / DROP OFF ALL REQUIRED FORMS - APPLICATION, RESUME & SUPPLEMENTAL FORM TO: Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District Kathryn Drewry Phone: x E. Burnley Street Fax: Camarillo, CA kdrewry@pvrpd.org THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST PASS A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LIVE FINGERPRINT SCAN, BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE CHECK, SCREENINGS FOR ALCOHOL, DRUG, TUBERCULOSIS AND PHYSICAL PRIOR TO START OF EMPLOYMENT. All supplemental forms and certifications MUST be submitted with the completed PVRPD Employment Application. Page 3 of 5 - Irrigation Specialist - Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District

4 PLEASANT VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE TO PVRPD APPLICATION Fill out the entire questionnaire. Supplemental forms that are incomplete or missing information will disqualify the application. NAME DATE Please answer all questions as briefly as possible regarding your experience/knowledge. Describe your course work that relates to this position. Include name and location of school. Describe your training and/or experience managing and/or performing work on automatic irrigation systems, including irrigation scheduling and water budgeting. Describe your training and/or experience operating and performing preventative maintenance and repairs on irrigation pumps and backflow device equipment. Page 4 of 5 - Irrigation Specialist - Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District

5 PLEASANT VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE TO PVRPD APPLICATION Fill out the entire questionnaire. Supplemental forms that are incomplete or missing information will disqualify the application. Describe your experience reading/referencing drawings, blueprints, schematics and/or diagrams. Be sure to indicate how you have used them to assist you in the past. Describe your experience installing, maintaining, plumbing and repairing a variety of pumps, including bearing replacement. Be sure to include the type of pump, the work you performed, and where you gained this experience. Page 5 of 5 - Irrigation Specialist - Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District