Davis Joint Unified School District - Davis, CA
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About the position
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and involves responsibilities related to irrigation system installation and maintenance. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets. The role demands a minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in areas such as irrigation system installation and maintenance, operation of excavating equipment, or specialized knowledge of landscaping and horticultural techniques through post-high school training. The position requires thorough knowledge of irrigation system design, operations, and maintenance, including the machinery and equipment used in installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, both electrical and computerized. Additionally, the candidate should be skilled in operating medium to heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, brush cutters, and large trucks, as well as general construction tools, equipment, and vehicles. Strong planning, prioritizing, and delegation skills are essential, along with leadership skills sufficient to lead, train, and assign work duties. Effective communication skills are necessary to discuss and impart technical information and to carry out routine communications encountered in the position. As part of the hiring process, candidates are required to complete a physical abilities test to ensure they possess the required physical abilities to perform the job functions. Employment offers are conditional on meeting or exceeding established physical testing standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform irrigation system installation and maintenance.
- Operate excavating equipment.
- Utilize specialized knowledge of landscaping and horticultural techniques.
- Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets.
- Lead, train, and assign work duties to team members.
- Communicate technical information effectively.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in relevant fields.
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets.
- Thorough knowledge of irrigation system design, operations, and maintenance.
- Experience with medium to heavy equipment operation.
- Skill with general construction tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Strong planning, prioritizing, and delegation skills.
- Leadership skills sufficient to lead and train others.
- Effective communication skills.
Benefits
- Resume required.
