Job Description

25-U113 - Irrigation Maintenance Worker (up to 2)

Numero de concours :

J0825-0803

Competition Number :

25-U113

Employment Type :

Temps complet temporaire

Salaire :

$36.68

Hours of Work :

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:30pm

Competition Opening Date :

Le 8 septembre 2025

Competition Internal Closing Date :

Le 16 septembre 2025

Competition External Closing Date :

Le 22 septembre 2025

Job Overview

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for up to two temporary full-time

Irrigation Maintenance Workers

(from approx. January 19, 2026 to December 18, 2026) to join our team of professionals in the Public Works Division, Parks Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager, Parks Operations, in this unionized position you will perform a variety of maintenance work for irrigation systems and turf areas within parks, medians, boulevards, facilities grounds and cemeteries. This position requires sufficient stamina, strength and agility to perform heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of mechanical repairs and routine maintenance on hydraulic and electric automatic and quick-coupling irrigation systems used in Parks Operations irrigation systems Investigate system issues, determine appropriate action required, repair problem areas and adjust systems accordingly to ensure effective operations and watering schedules Perform cultivation and maintenance tasks of turf areas such as over-seeding, top dressing, fertilizing, liming and aerating Operate a variety of turf maintenance equipment and transport supplies to and from work sites Monitor the work of a small crew and the work of contractors engaged in turf and irrigation operations and maintenance Perform related work as required

Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 and BC Landscape Pesticide Applicator Certificate plus considerable related turf grass or sports field maintenance experience, including irrigation maintenance and installation experience in a commercial, sports or residential setting or an equivalent combination of training and experience Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and electric automatic and quick-coupling irrigation systems Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in turf cultivation and maintenance and in the laying out of sports fields Sound knowledge of the hazards and of the safety precautions applicable to the work Ability to perform cultivation, maintenance and repair tasks to turf areas and to lay out sports fields according to required specifications Ability to supervise the work of a small crew assisting in irrigation systems and turf maintenance duties

This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a Position of Trust (Child Safety). The successful candidates will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment).

Required Certifications/Licenses

Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.


BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver's License. You must include with your application a current

Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online)

that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your

Personal Driving Record

, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver's License and the Driver Factor Report

will not

be accepted. Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT), Level 1

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.

Apply Now

Visit tol.ca/careers to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.


We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.



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