IRRIGATION AND LAWN SPRINKLER FITTER

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

C7268E

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:


We will begin accepting applications on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, December 6, 2024.

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment.

Don't miss an opportunity to join our team!

Essential Job Functions

An IRRIGATION AND LAWN SPRINKLER FITTER is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Completes the installation, alteration, and/or repair of various irrigation sprinkler systems (e.g., commercial irrigation systems, partial residential irrigation systems) by interpreting sprinkler system requirements; reviewing and interpreting applicable codes (e.g., building, residential, commercial, Universal Plumbing Code) and blueprints; using appropriate systems (e.g., Wi-fi, proprietary control software (i.e., irrigation timers)); responding to questions from stakeholders (e.g., homeowners, general public); ordering relevant materials and supplies; selecting appropriate solar systems; and selecting appropriate methods and processes for installation (e.g., line size, spacing, type of head) in order to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner; and protect and prevent cross contamination of potable water systems.
  
• Maintains irrigation sprinkler systems complete with low voltage (i.e., 24 volt) electric components (e.g., irrigation valves, master irrigation valves, solenoid valves) by using appropriate control systems (e.g., irrigation timers); checking for signs of leakage and accurate spray patterns; certifying that there are no obstructions of water flow to vegetation; repairing all parts of the system (e.g., mains, feeders, risers, all types of heads); servicing and repairing backflow devices; and replacing, as needed in order to ensure sprinkler systems are performing to full potential; and protect and prevent cross contamination of potable water systems.
  
• Consults with supervisor or higher-level staff (e.g., Engineers) on highly complex irrigation and lawn sprinkler projects (e.g., median remodels, facility landscaping projects) by attending and/or conducting on-site job meetings to discuss project requirements; and reviewing documentation (e.g., irrigation blueprints, irrigation sizing charts, pressure and flow demand) in order to ensure the proper installation, alteration and/or repair of sprinkler systems.
  
• Assists in trenching operations (e.g., new irrigation systems, repair of irrigation systems) by determining and marking trenches for new underground irrigation systems; driving to project sites; witnessing or performing pressure tests; and verifying pressure test results in order to ensure that trenches are excavated as required; and to ensure existing irrigation systems are not damaged.
  

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT 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.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
III - Moderate: Includes standing, or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.

LICENSE INFORMATION: Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

The examination will consist of two (2) parts:
PART I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 55%, assessing:

• Achievement
• Mechanical Comprehension
• Responsibility
• Safety Orientation
• Teamwork
• Thoroughness
• Following Instructions

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

PART II: An Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E), weighted at45%, assessing:
• Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
o Irrigation Sprinkler System Regulatory Codes
o Irrigation Sprinkler System Design
• Hand Tool Usage
• Irrigation Software Usage

Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the combined scores for Part I and II in order to be placed on the eligible list.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.

• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.

TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

• An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
• Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ .

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score 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.

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.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide any relevant education, 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 materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check.

Important Notes:

• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED .

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

Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. 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 https://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.

All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add jlal@dpw.lacounty.gov , KLent@hr.lacounty.gov , JHines@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please email TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov . You will be required to 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. 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.

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: Joann Lal
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: jlal@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 12/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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