Irrigation Maintenance Worker - Langley, Canada - Township of Langley

Township of Langley

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Langley, Canada

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Description

Job Number:

J Competition Number:
23U051 Job Title:

Irrigation Maintenance Worker (23-U051)

Employment Type:

Temporary Fulltime

Competition Opening Date:

April 17, 2023

Competition Closing Date:

April 25, 2023

Pay Rate:

$32.13/Hour

Join a "Community of Communities"
the Township of Langley, home to approximately 150,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, municipal pension plan, employee wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development and career growth._

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for up to two temporary full-time
Irrigation Maintenance Workers (from approx. May 15, 2023 to December 22, 2023) to join our team of professionals in the Engineering 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.

Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of mechanical repairs and routine maintenance on hydraulic and electric automatic and quickcoupling 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 overseeding, 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 quickcoupling 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
BC Landscape Pesticide Applicator Certificate

The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $32.13 per hour (2020 rates), plus 13% in lieu of benefits.

The hours of work are eight (8) hours per day; 40 hours per week. Non-standard hours and non-standard work week.

If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit to apply.

Internal closing date for this competition
:April 25, 2023

External closing date for this competition
:April 25, 2023

Are you interested in this job?The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for up to two temporary fulltime
Irrigation Maintenance Workers (from approx. May 15, 2023 to December 22, 2023) to join our team of professionals in the Engineering 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.

Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of mechanical repairs and routine maintenance on hydraulic and electric automatic and quickcoupling 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 overseeding, 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: