Sprinkler Technician (21-31) at Jurupa Unified
About the Employer
At Jurupa Unified School District, we believe that with a positive mindset, every child can succeed. Our schools and programs are founded on proven educational strategies, supported by the latest research in neuroscience and are designed to promote the personal and academic growth of all students. We empower each child to unlock their potential to achieve in school, career, and life—wherever it takes them. We call this learning without limits. Learning without limits means our district provides an array of opportunities for each child. Our wide-ranging programs offered in and out of the classroom support and engage students from early childhood through high school. Students cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, develop resiliency, and are challenged to think creatively —essential qualities for personal development, academic growth, and an individual's sense of achievement at every level. Our approach is grounded in research and science but would not be possible without the dedication, commitment, and resolve of our compassionate team of educators and staff. Jurupa Unified School District encourages students to grow personally, achieve academically, and unlock their full potential as scholars and people, believing that with a positive mindset, every child can succeed.
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Jurupa Unified School District
SPRINKLER TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to install, maintain and repair lawn sprinkler systems; to perform other pipe fitting and plumbing activities as directed; and to do related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· Installs, repairs and replaces lawn sprinkler systems according to blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions.
· Installs, maintains and repairs automatically operated sprinkler controls, anti-siphon devices, sprinkler heads, valves and lines.
· Inspects and adjusts sprinkler controllers for correct time and duration of operation.
· Maintains sprinkler heads by cutting grass around heads and adjusting height of heads.
· Maintains and repairs wiring and electrical switches.
· Repairs and replaces pumps.
· Maintains an adequate supply of repair equipment and materials.
· Drives a service vehicle in performance of duties.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
· Performs other related job duties as assigned.
LICENSE REQUIRED
Possession of a valid, appropriate California Driver’s License.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Various aspects of pipe fitting as they apply to sprinkler installations;
Sizes and specifications of pipes and fittings for proper volumes and pressures;
Methods and materials used in the installation, maintenance and repair of automatic sprinkler systems including knowledge of the various kinds of controllers, valves and heads.
Ability to:
Operate tools and equipment used in installation, repair and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems;
Follow oral and written instructions;
Work with minimum of supervision;
Remain flexible despite a heavy work load and frequent duty changes;
Work safely;
Establish and maintain good working relationships with others;
Read and understand handwritten or typed documents, instructions, the display screen of various equipment and machines, and blueprints and schematics;
Communicate effectively;
Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk;
Climb slopes, stairs, steps and ladders;
Personnel Services over
SPRINKLER TECHNICIAN
Ability to (continued):
Lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects;
Perform strenuous manual labor for up to 8 hours;
Accomplish tasks in restricted spaces in a safe and effective manner;
Accomplish tasks with chemical agents in a safe and effective manner;
Work around trees, plants, shrubs, flowers, dust, soil and turf in a safe and effective manner;
Demonstrate manual dexterity, and steadiness and stability of hand movement necessary to perform fine maintenance procedures in a safe and effective manner;
Operate both manual and power hand tools in a safe and effective manner;
Operate a variety of industrial or motor vehicles, equipment and tools associated with grounds keepings, gardening and custodial trades in a safe and effective manner;
Maintain steady, regular attendance.
Experience:
Two years of groundkeeping or construction experience including experience in the installation and repair of automatic sprinkler systems.
Education:
Completion of the eighth grade.
Personal Qualities:
Highly motivated, good physical condition, reliable and dependable.
Personnel Services
June 30, 2000
Requirements / Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT AND/OR STARTING WORK IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT DMV DRIVER'S REPORT.
IMPORTANT: Please look for "LINKS RELATED TO THIS JOB." This section will have documents that must be completed and uploaded to your application. Before you start the application process, you must open the documents listed, complete them and save them to your desktop. You will be prompted to upload the documents listed when completing your application.
Requirements / Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT AND/OR STARTING WORK IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT DMV DRIVER'S REPORT.
IMPORTANT: Please look for "LINKS RELATED TO THIS JOB." This section will have documents that must be completed and uploaded to your application. Before you start the application process, you must open the documents listed, complete them and save them to your desktop. You will be prompted to upload the documents listed when completing your application.
Comments and Other Information
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IMPORTANT!!!
Testing Notice: All applicants that will be testing are required to wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose, remain 6 feet of distance from all other individuals, and complete a self-assessment for possible symptoms of COVID-19 prior to arriving to the testing location.
Self-Assessment
1. Do you have a fever (or a temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit)?
2. Do you have a new cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition?
3. Do you have shortness of breath that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
4. Do you have a sore throat that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
5. Do you have muscle aches that you cannot attribute to another health condition or that may have been caused by a specific activity (such as physical exercise)?
6. Have you been in close contact with another person with a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days? (Close contact is currently defined by the CDC as having been within 6 feet or fewer for 15 minutes or more within a 24-hour period.)
7. Have you been instructed to self-quarantine by a doctor or another health provider or authority in the past 14 days?
If any of the answers to the self-assessment are “yes”, do not report to the testing location and contact Human Resources for an alternative testing date.
Comments and Other Information
It is recommended that you add "Edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your email account.
IMPORTANT!!!
Testing Notice: All applicants that will be testing are required to wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose, remain 6 feet of distance from all other individuals, and complete a self-assessment for possible symptoms of COVID-19 prior to arriving to the testing location.
Self-Assessment
1. Do you have a fever (or a temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit)?
2. Do you have a new cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition?
3. Do you have shortness of breath that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
4. Do you have a sore throat that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
5. Do you have muscle aches that you cannot attribute to another health condition or that may have been caused by a specific activity (such as physical exercise)?
6. Have you been in close contact with another person with a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days? (Close contact is currently defined by the CDC as having been within 6 feet or fewer for 15 minutes or more within a 24-hour period.)
7. Have you been instructed to self-quarantine by a doctor or another health provider or authority in the past 14 days?
If any of the answers to the self-assessment are “yes”, do not report to the testing location and contact Human Resources for an alternative testing date.
Application Deadline
5/19/2021 2:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/10/2021
Contact
Mercedes Estrada
951-360-4124
951-360-4124
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$3,638 per month, starting salary (8 hours per day)
Length of Work Year
Twelve Month Work Year
Employment Type
Full Time