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  • Irrigation Specialist

    Berkeley, California United States BERKELEY SCHOOLS Full Time $4,776.00 - $5,821.00 Monthly Nov 20, 2024
    Berkeley Unified School District Employer:

    BERKELEY SCHOOLS

    About the District Since the founding of the University of California, Berkeley in 1868 and the establishment of Berkeley’s first high school in 1879, Berkeley’s community has been proud to be a leader in public education.  In 1968, the Berkeley Unified School District was the nation’s first school district to desegregate without a court order.  What you should know about our District:   Students are our priority. We take pride in our diversity. We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students. We treat each other with respect and act with integrity. Berkeley Unified is responsible for educating more than 9,400 individual students in 11 public elementary schools, 3 middle schools, one comprehensive high school, and an alternative high school. In addition, the district has 3 preschool facilities and an Adult School serving several thousand students each year. With a tradition of excellence rooted in a vibrant community, Berkeley Unified alumni have become national and international leaders in business, civic society, politics, academia, sports and the arts. Students and staff in Berkeley Unified come from a wide variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, surrounded by one of the most intellectually and culturally rich regions in the United States. The Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals of Berkeley Unified are encapsulated in the four E’s: Excellence Equity Engagement Enrichment Excellence in Learning, in Teaching, and in Service to our Students and Families Equity in Access, in Resource Allocation, and Educational Outcomes Engagement with Parents, Guardians, Families, and Community Enrichment in Curriculum with Music & the Arts, Libraries, Gardens & Nutrition, Science & Health, Physical Education & Sports Parent and Community Involvement The Vision for BUSD is one in which parents, family, and community are an integral part of each school. When parents and families get personally involved in education, their children do better in school and grow up to be more successful in life.  This is why Berkeley has dedicated resources and specialized staff to support the home-school partnership and to give all parents/guardians access to understanding opportunities and services available for their children. Public Support Over the past 25 years, the Berkeley Unified School District’s ability to provide well-rounded educational resources and opportunities to all students has been significantly boosted by the generous financial support of local taxes that augment the General Fund for specific purposes. Berkeley voters have overwhelmingly supported the Berkeley Schools Excellence Program (BSEP), a special local tax first adopted in 1986 and renewed consistently since then, most recently as Measure A in 2006. (1986 to present) Berkeley voters are as committed to the safety and modernization of school and district facilities as to the students and educational programs they house, most recently evidenced in the renewal of a maintenance special tax and a new facilities bond in 2010. Facilities Bonds (1992, Measure BB of 2002, Measure I of 2010) Maintenance Parcel Tax (Measure H of 2010) Very Low Class Size Berkeley Public schools have among the lowest class sizes in the state. While many school districts have exceeded 20 students in kindergarten through third grade, thanks to the BSEP tax measure Berkeley has maintained 20:1 since 1984. Grades 4 and 5 classrooms have average student-teacher ratios of 26-1, again much lower than the state average. All Berkeley elementary schools have fewer students than the state average of 525 students — in fact, the Berkeley average is 375. The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in middle school is less than 28:1, and many math classes are 20:1. The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in high schools is 28:1. Because the Berkeley community recognizes that public education is the cornerstone of a productive, creative, and healthy society, all of our schools benefit from the generosity of monetary and in-kind donations.  Visit our “Public Support” page to find out more about the generosity and commitment of our supporters and how the many different funding and volunteer organizations enhance each child’s education in the Berkeley Public Schools.

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    Job Description

    Basic Function and Representative Duties

    BASIC FUNCTION:

    Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, oversee, lead, and perform skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of designated irrigation systems and related parts, components and equipment; and lead, train, and provide work direction and guidance to assigned grounds crew members.

    REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
    • Oversee, lead, and perform skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of designated irrigation systems and related parts, components and equipment

    • Plan, lay out, assemble, install, maintain and repair sprinkler and irrigation systems; clean, adjust and repair sprinkler heads; test water systems for high and low pressure; test sprinkler and irrigation systems for leaks

    • Determine watering schedules; check lawns to assure proper amounts of water; set time clocks according to seasons, soil conditions, water distribution rates and established watering schedules

    • Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, renovate and remodel new and existing irrigation systems, including valves, sprinklers, controllers, pumps, valve boxes, cross connections and related components and equipment; replace system parts and equipment as necessary

    • Measure, cut, thread and install pipes, tubing and a variety of sprinkler and irrigation systems fixtures; wrap and insulate pipes as needed; excavate and determine appropriate depth of trenches; repair broken main lines; connect new systems to existing water supplies

    • Operate a variety of power-driven equipment and tools such as saws, bobcats, backhoes and trenchers; operate testers, gauges and small hand and power tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

    • Review blueprints to assure compatibility and standardization of sprinkler parts, valves, water pressure guidelines and pipes; design jobs; estimate time and material requirements

    • Communicate with other departments, administrators and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns

    • Research prices for parts, materials and equipment; recommend vendors; requisition needed parts and materials; recommend purchase of new equipment

    • Maintain routine records related to assigned activities

    • Oversee, lead, and perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas

    OTHER DUTIES:
    Perform related duties as assigned

    Knowledge and Abilities

    KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

    KNOWLEDGE OF:
    Procedures, methods, techniques, materials, supplies, tools and equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance of sprinklers and irrigation systems
    Building codes and other restrictions pertaining to sprinkler irrigation systems
    Grounds, fields, plant, and tree maintenance
    Proper operation of a variety of hand and power tools and heavy equipment related to the irrigation field
    Principles, practices and maintenance of electronic controllers used in irrigation systems
    Health and safety regulations
    Proper lifting techniques
    Oral and written communication skills
    Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
    Basic record-keeping techniques
    Shop math applicable to the assigned trade

    ABILITY TO:
    Oversee, lead and perform skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of designated irrigation systems and related parts, components and equipment
    Interpret and work from blueprints, plans, schematic drawings and sketches
    Inspect existing irrigation systems to assure proper operation
    Estimate materials and supply needs
    Operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment
    Requisition parts and supplies according to established guidelines
    Meet schedules and time lines
    Make mathematical calculations
    Plan and lay out work
    Observe health and safety regulations
    Work independently with little direction
    Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
    Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
    Maintain routine records related to work performed

    Education, Experience and Other Requirements

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years' experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of sprinkler and irrigation systems

    LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    Valid California driver's license

    Working Conditions and Additional Information

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    ENVIRONMENT:
    Outdoor work environment
    Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
    Exposure to fumes, dust and odors
    Driving a vehicle to conduct work

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools and equipment
    Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
    Walking over rough or uneven surfaces
    Seeing to read a variety of materials and perform irrigation repair duties
    Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 100 pounds
    Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
    Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
    Heavy physical labor
    Digging

    HAZARDS:
    Working around and with machinery with moving parts
    Exposure to chemicals and fumes
    Exposure to seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
    Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil, grease and gases

    EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
    The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.
    The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.
    ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test.
    All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.
    All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.
    As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.
    Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s).
    Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.

    OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

    SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

    Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
    The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

    The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testi?es or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

    The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:

    Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
    2020 Bonar Street, Room 116
    Berkeley, CA 94702
    Phone: 510-486-9338
    Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net

    SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.

    BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

    VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:

    1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.

    4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.

    10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.

    15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.

    Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.

    HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:

    Independence Day

    Labor Day

    Veterans' Day

    Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)

    Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)

    New Year's Holiday (2 Days)

    Martin Luther King's Birthday

    Lincoln's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday

    Spring Board Holiday

    Malcolm X's Birthday

    Memorial Day

    School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).

    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.

    HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:

    Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.

    Closing Date/Time: 12/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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