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Irrigation Specialist

Employer
North Orange County Community College District
Location
Anaheim
Salary
$5,108 - $6,148 Per Month

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

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Irrigation Specialist

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015641P

Location: Cypress College

Department: CC Physical Plant & Facilities

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

Job Description:
Installs, repairs, builds and modifies irrigation systems on athletic field; plans and designs new irrigation systems.

Maintains, repairs or replaces irrigation equipment as needed including pumps, electronic and electro-mechanical controllers, valves, sprinkler lines, sprinkler heads, backflow devices and related equipment; repairs or replaces wiring.

Cleans blockages from valves, sprinkler heads and irrigation lines.

Resolves problems concerning irrigation systems; troubleshoots and performs preventive maintenance to assure proper operation of irrigation systems; demonstrates the proper use of systems to appropriate personnel.

Communicates with various contractors, vendors, grounds personnel and other District personnel to discuss and resolve irrigation systems problems and to coordinate work activities.

Maintains inventory of parts, tools and equipment for repair and installation work; estimates time and materials needed; orders and purchases parts and equipment.

Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed.

Prepares and maintains records related to labor and materials.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose:
This position is responsible for performing skilled work in the installation, repair, building, modifying, planning and designing of irrigation systems to assure proper irrigation to District grounds and athletic fields.

Working Relationships:
The Irrigation Specialist maintains frequent contact with District grounds and maintenance personnel, and outside vendors and contractors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques and specialized equipment used in the installation and repair of irrigation systems
Knowledge of pumps, flow valves, pressure switches, time clock controller and related equipment
Knowledge of water requirements for lawns, trees, plants and various types of soil
Knowledge of how to operate and maintain remote control valves and electronic control systems
Knowledge of basic electrical theory
Knowledge of rules of backflow prevention
Knowledge of health and safety regulations
Ability to diagnose malfunctions and correct deficiencies in irrigation systems and peripheral
equipment
Ability to work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements:
This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Driver’s License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

If selected as a finalist, a current three (3) year DMV Driving Record will be accessed and evaluated by the District.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (After hire):

Electric Cart Certification

Backflow Prevention Certification (must be obtained within six months from date of hire as a condition of continued employment)

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the installation and repair of irrigation systems.
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into the duties and responsibilities for this position.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Working Conditions:
Outdoor environment; traveling from site-to-site; subject to adverse weather conditions; subject to lifting (up to 50 pounds unassisted), standing, bending, climbing, digging, pulling, pushing, and exposure to chemical fumes.

Salary Range: $5,108 - $6,148 Per Month

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Number: 2015641P

Open Date: 06/07/2023

Close Date: 7/5/2023

Special Instructions Summary: Special COVID 19 Notice: Interviews may be held in person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with NOCCCD, even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at North Orange County Community College District.
The North Orange County Community College District is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. The Board of Trustees adopted a position of strongly recommending, rather than mandating, COVID-19 vaccines and strongly recommending boosters for all employees and students, effective January 1, 2023. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.nocccd.edu/covid19 .
Work Schedule: District employees are currently working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week until further notice. Number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.

This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The applicant selected for the position will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Minimum Qualifications – Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications – Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/6389









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Organization

The mission of the North Orange County Community College District is to serve and enrich our communities and inspire life-long learning by providing education that is exemplary, relevant, and accessible.

The District encompasses approximately 155 square miles.  Boundaries extend to the Riverside County line on the east and the Los Angeles County line on the west and north.  A portion of Los Angeles County, on the north and west boundary, is included in the District's service area. 

Cities Included in the District:  The District includes the following cities: Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La  Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Placentia, Rossmoor, Yorba Linda, and  portions of the following cities: Garden Grove, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Orange, Seal Beach, Stanton, Whittier, and unincorporated territory in both Los Angeles and Orange counties.

School Districts Included in the District:  Anaheim City, Anaheim Union High, Brea-Olinda Unified, Buena Park, Centralia, Cypress, Fullerton (Elementary), Fullerton Union High, La Habra City, Los Alamitos Unified, Lowell Joint, Magnolia, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, Savanna, and portions of the Garden Grove Unified School District.

Mission Statement

The mission of the North Orange County Community College District is to serve and enrich our communities and inspire life-long learning by providing education that is exemplary, relevant, and accessible. 

 Cypress College and Fullerton College will offer associate degrees, vocational certificates and transfer education, as well as developmental instruction and a broad array of specialized training. The School of Continuing Education will offer non-college credit programs including high school diploma completion, basic skills, vocational certificates and self development courses. Specific activities in both the colleges and School of Continuing Education will be directed toward economic development within the community.

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