Irrigation Maintenance Technician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and;
• Two (2) years responsible experience performing landscape maintenance, including irrigation system repair, maintenance, and installation.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience, which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job and related to the essential functions of the position. 

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain an appropriate Nevada state driver’s license in the required time frame; maintaining a satisfactory motor vehicle record for the duration of employment.
• Complete an OSHA-10 course in construction/general industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention within 15 calendar days after hire. Completion card must be continuously maintained while employed in the classification.
• Must obtain Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) within two (2) years of hire or reclassification. 

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined).
3. Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%, Passing Score 75%) - Dates to be determined
4. Pre-Employment Screening – Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. **IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.
5. Selection/Offers

Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 75% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Cristina Petrilla, Talent Acquisition Partner
petrillac@cityofnorthlasvegas.com