Irrigation Maintenance Worker (up to 2) - Temporary Full-Time Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on September 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 24-143 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks Operations Job Description: Job Title: Irrigation Maintenance Worker (up to 2) Competition Number: 24-U143 Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (from approximately January 27, 2025 to December 19, 2025) Pay Rate: $36.68 per hour (2024 rates) plus 13.5% in lieu of benefits 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 Job Overview The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for up to two temporary full-time Irrigation Maintenance Workers (from approx. January 27, 2025 to December 19, 2025) to join our team of professionals in the Public Works Division, Parks Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager, Parks Operations, in this unionized position you will perform a variety of maintenance work for irrigation systems and turf areas within parks, medians, boulevards, facilities grounds and cemeteries. This position requires sufficient stamina, strength and agility to perform heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions. Responsibilities • 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 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). Required Certifications/Licenses Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application. • BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License and the Driver Factor Report will not be accepted. • Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT), Level 1 • BC Landscape Pesticide Applicator Certificate Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply. Apply Now Visit tol.ca/careers to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Web Address: tol.ca/careers Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 Opening Date: September 16, 2024 08:30 AM Closing Date: September 30, 2024 04:30 PM Back