IRRIGATION AND LAWN SPRINKLER FITTER

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IRRIGATION AND LAWN SPRINKLER FITTER

Los Angeles County Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Description:

IRRIGATION AND LAWN SPRINKLER FITTER

Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

D7268B

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:

We will begin accepting applications on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) on January 7, 2025 to be accepted.

About Us: The Department of Parks and Recreation oversees 182 parks and other facilities that include natural areas, wildlife sanctuaries, lakes, trails, arboreta and botanic gardens. The Department also operates the largest municipal golf system with 20 courses at 18 locations and owns great cultural venues including the world-famous Hollywood Bowl. The Department is committed to providing social, cultural and recreational opportunities for all to enjoy through a team of talented and dedicated employees and volunteers who understand completely how Parks Make Life Better!

Essential Job Functions

An Irrigation and Lawn Sprinkler Fitter is responsible for performing a combination of essential job functions:



Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Five years' experience in lawn and landscape sprinkler installation, alteration and repair work, one year of which must have been at the journey-level*.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
*Journey-level experience is defined as possessing the required knowledge, skills, and training to perform a full-range of irrigation and lawn sprinkler fitter maintenance work independently, reliably, and safely. Positions at this level operate with significant freedom from day-to-day supervision and need little or no guidance on such matters as selecting appropriate material, completing work in accordance with applicable codes and regulations, and applying proper methods, techniques and procedures to carry out work.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This exam will consist of a computer-based multiple-choice test weighted 100%, covering knowledge of sprinklers, tools, safety practices, basic math and reading comprehension.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be added onto the list of eligible candidates.

This computer-based test is not reviewable per CSR 7.19.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Scores cannot be given over the telephone.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Available Shift: Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resumes are subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Irrigation And Lawn Sprinkler Fitter". Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.

Testing Accommodation Information and Coordination Contact Information:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form (Download PDF reader) as well as provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Ramon Cruz
Department Contact Phone: (626) 588-5112
Department Contact Email: rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 1/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$81,716.52 Annually
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