24-U143 - Irrigation Maintenance Worker

at  Township of Langley

Job Title:
24-U143 - Irrigation Maintenance Worker (up to 2)
Job Number:
J0924-0259
Competition Number:
24-U143
Employment Type:
Temporary Full-time
Pay Rate:
$36.68/Hour
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Non-standard hours and/or non-standard work week
Competition Opening Date:
September 16, 2024
Competition Internal Closing Date:
September 24, 2024
Competition External Closing Date:
September 30, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion 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 duties
  This 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).

• Perform 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 required