Irrigation Control Technician

Town of Marana

Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking an Irrigation Control Technician to work in the Parks and Recreation Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a positive impact on the Town's central irrigation control system.

Expected Hiring Range: $20.65 - $25.30 per hour
Salary Range: $20.65 - $29.94 per hour

• placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

The Town offers a competitive benefits package:
https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation Examples of Duties

• Performs daily inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment and irrigation systems
• Monitors, schedules, and coordinates renovation and repair of irrigated landscape, including park, urban spaces, streetscapes, and medians.
• Consults with architects for new and renovation projects; designs irrigation systems renovations, new installations, and directs work teams during construction.
• Conducts irrigation water audits; recommends soil and horticultural practices for better use of water
• Reviews plans and specifications for layout and irrigation valve locations, controllers, and wiring.
• Installs irrigation piping, valves, emission devices, and controllers; programs and tests completed irrigation systems for proper functioning of valves, controller, and emission devices
• Locates, excavates, and repairs or replaces damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Plans and orders necessary parts and equipment and ensures appropriate supply stock is maintained.
• Performs irrigation water audits, gathers site data, and verifies proper working conditions.
• Maintain pumps, repairs, and programs controls.
• Test, maintains and repairs cross-connection devices.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training
• Over three years of progressive experience in landscape/irrigation, public works, parks maintenance or related field

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Irrigation Technician Certification or must obtain within 6 months
• Valid Arizona driver license
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, a 50-pound lift test and audiogram
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with design and/or maintenance of irrigation systems
• Arizona Backflow Tester Certification
• Irrigation Auditor Certification

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system.

REVIEW PROCESS
Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 11/25/2024.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS
Human Resources Staff Contact
Krista Devlin / 520-382-1921 / kdevlin@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.