936 Contract Specialist jobs in Johannesburg
Legal & Contracts Manager, Law Firm Sandton
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Key areas of responsibility include:
Client Engagement Letters and SLA's – contract management framework: < r>
Review and amend standard engagement letters
Review and comment on SLA's, client policies and supplier code of conduct documents to ensure the firms' liability is limited
Assist in developing a contracts management system
Supplier Agreements: Third-party risk management Framework
Review, negotiate and amend supplier agreements
Assist in developing and implementing a supplier/third-party risk management framework
Ensure suppliers complete the supplier risk assessment questionnaire
Ensure company Law compliance (eg CIPC filings)
Assist with compliance in other areas (eg date privacy)
Advise on legal matters from time to time
Conduct research and draft legal opinions
Draft and review contracts
Perform minor company secretarial duties
General Assistance to the Head of Risk and compliance
Other ad hoc duties from time to time.
Requirements:
Education and experience
LLB degree
Admitted attorney
At least 6 years post articles
Knowledge of contract law, Companies Act, and basic commercial law principles are essential
Must have experience in drafting and reviewing company engagement letters and client SLA's
Company Law compliance experience, CIPC filings advantageous
Experience reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts
Exposure to Data Privacy and ABC is advantageous
Excellent computer literacy skills (Microsoft products)
Competencies and personal attributes:
Ability to maintain constructive working relationships
Good presentation skills
Attention to details
Good problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Ability to work independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong team player
Legal & Contracts Manager, Law Firm Sandton
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Hiring! Legal & Contracts Manager (top law firm, Sandton) - Risk & Compliance Team Key areas of responsibility include: Client Engagement Letters and SLA's – contract management framework: Review and amend standard engagement letters Review and comment on SLA's, client policies and supplier code of conduct documents to ensure the firms' liability is limited Assist in developing a contracts management system Supplier Agreements: Third-party risk management Framework Review, negotiate and amend supplier agreements Assist in developing and implementing a supplier/third-party risk management framework Ensure suppliers complete the supplier risk assessment questionnaire Ensure company Law compliance (eg CIPC filings) Assist with compliance in other areas (eg date privacy) Advise on legal matters from time to time Conduct research and draft legal opinions Draft and review contracts Perform minor company secretarial duties General Assistance to the Head of Risk and compliance Other ad hoc duties from time to time. Requirements: Education and experience LLB degree Admitted attorney At least 6 years post articles Knowledge of contract law, Companies Act, and basic commercial law principles are essential Must have experience in drafting and reviewing company engagement letters and client SLA's Company Law compliance experience, CIPC filings advantageous Experience reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts Exposure to Data Privacy and ABC is advantageous Excellent computer literacy skills (Microsoft products) Competencies and personal attributes: Ability to maintain constructive working relationships Good presentation skills Attention to details Good problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure Ability to work independently Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong team player
Security Specialist
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Our client has a vacancy for a logical and open-minded security specialist with a good security foundation based in Johannesburg.
Requirements:
- Ability to conduct information security risk assessments.
- Ability to create and execute security monitoring tool sets such as DLP, SIEM, Web Gateway, and Cyber Protection.
- Experience in cyber security or SOC monitoring.
- Understanding of the NIST and ISO 27000 frameworks.
Integration Specialist
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What you will be doing :
- Lead and manage the integration of technical solutions across diverse technology teams.
- Support the delivery of business strategies by aligning systems, processes, and solutions with overall objectives.
- Promote a culture that supports transformation and inclusion by participating in company initiatives (e.g., staff surveys, green strategy).
- Continuously identify and recommend improvements to business processes and systems to drive efficiency and value.
- Foster internal knowledge sharing and communicate industry trends to teams and stakeholders.
- Contribute to process enhancements and obtain stakeholder buy-in by clearly articulating business benefits.
- Maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication with front-office stakeholders.
- Ensure timely and accurate risk reporting for senior management decision-making.
- Proactively mitigate market risk and support compliance through monitoring and analysis.
- Engage in personal development by completing training and career progression activities as identified with management.
- Support external stakeholder engagement, including regulatory reporting.
- Assist in audit processes by ensuring timely delivery of accurate information.
- Provide analytical support for special deal processes and strategic initiatives.
What we are looking for :
Qualifications & Certifications :
- A completed BSc in IT or a related field.
- SDLC and ITIL certifications (advantageous).
Experience :
- 10-15 years of experience in the IT industry.
- Minimum of 7 years in a consulting or integration-focused role.
Knowledge & Skills :
- Deep understanding of integration methodologies and system architecture.
- Experience with administrative systems, audit standards, and banking processes.
Strong knowledge of :
- Budget forecasting and cost accounting
- Capacity planning and change management
- Risk reporting and compliance monitoring
- Client service management and stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis and digital computing infrastructure
Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
#J-18808-LjbffrSecurity Specialist
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Why choose Logicalis? It’s not just IT solutions, It’s IT global know-how! Logicalis is an international multi-skilled solution provider providing digital enablement services to help customers harness digital technology and innovative services to deliver powerful business outcomes. Our customers span industries and geographical regions; and our focus is to engage in the dynamics of our customers’ vertical markets; including financial services, TMT (telecommunications, media and technology), education, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing and professional services, and apply the skills of our 4, employees in modernising key digital pillars; data centre and cloud services, security and network infrastructure, workspace communications and collaboration, data and information strategies, and IT operation modernisation. We are the advocates for our customers for some of the world’s leading technology companies including Cisco, HPE, IBM, CA Technologies, NetApp, Microsoft, Oracle, VMware and ServiceNow.
Logicalis employees are innovative, smart, entrepreneurial and customer-centric, with a shared ambition of making Logicalis the world's leading IT Solutions provider!
We offer speedy decision-making, opportunities for personal development, and a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates our diversity.
Join us and become a part of something epic!
ROLE PURPOSE
The Security Operations Centre will provide defence against security breaches and actively isolate and mitigate security risks. The Security Specialist forms part of the security operations centre SOC team. The SOC Team will identify, analyse, and react to cyber security threats using a reliable set of processes and security technologies. The SOC Team includes the SOC Manager, SIEM Platform Manager, Case Manager, SOC Tier 1, 2 and 3 Analysts and Security Specialists. They work with IT operational teams to address security incidents and events quickly. The SOC Team will provide a critical layer of analysis needed to seek out any irregular activity that could suggest a security incident.
ROLE AND DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIES :
The job role includes actively participating in the incident detection process as follows:
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of network, endpoint, threat intelligence, forensics and malware reverse analysis, as well as the functioning of specific applications or underlying IT infrastructure.
- Acts as an incident “hunter,” not waiting for escalated incidents.
- Closely involved in developing, tuning, and implementing threat detection analytics.
- Acts as the escalation for Tier 1 and 2 SOC Analysts.
- Responds to and oversees the remediation of a declared security incident.
- Completes the Root Cause Analysis Report for P1 to P4.
- Provides guidance to Tier 1 and 2 SOC Analysts.
- Uses threat intelligence such as updated rules and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to pinpoint affected systems and the extent of the attack.
- Monitors shift-related metrics ensuring applicable reporting is gathered and disseminated to the SOC Manager.
- Makes recommendations to the SOC Manager.
- Oversees the analysis on running processes and configs on affected systems.
- Undertakes in-depth threat intelligence analysis to find the perpetrator, the type of attack, and the data or systems impacted.
- Oversees the containment and recovery.
- Oversees the deep-dive incident analysis by correlating data from various sources.
- Validates if a critical system or data set has been impacted.
- Provides support for analytic methods for detecting threats.
- Conducts advanced triage based on defined run books of alerts.
- Undertakes threat intelligence research if need be.
- Validates false positives, policy violations, intrusion attempts, security threats and potential compromises.
- Undertakes security incident triage to provide necessary context prior to escalating to relevant Security Specialists to perform deeper analysis when necessary.
- Further analyses alarms by method e.g. credentials compromised and by asset class.
- Based on the correlation rules and alarms within the SIEM and run books, further analyses anomaly tactic using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Analyses event and process metadata in real-time or retrospectively, and identify suspicious files/scripts seen for the first time.
- Closes tickets in the SIEM platform – this would be automatically created into Service Now.
- Manages security incidents using the SIEM platform and defined operational procedures.
- Performs a further investigation of potential incidents, and escalate or close events as applicable.
- Validates investigation results, ensuring relevant details are passed on to Tier 2 SOC Level 2 for further event analysis.
- Closes out deeper analysis and review activities.
- Assists senior SOC staff with operational responsibilities.
PERSON REQUIREMENTS :
EXPERIENCE :
- Strong knowledge and experience working with SIEM Solutions, QRadar, McAfee ESM, Azure Sentinel.
- Proven experience with Office, Active Directory, Azure and Microsoft Exchange.
- Strong knowledge and experience working with Linux Operating systems.
- Good experience working with Nessus or Qualys.
- Good understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Good understanding of the ITIL Framework.
- Brilliant with a support ticketing system and experience in meeting SLA targets.
- Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Candidate must be eligible to obtain National Security Clearance.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Grade 12.
- SIEM Technology certification.
- AZ, SC.
- ITIL Foundation qualification.
- Degree or Diploma in Computer Technology.
- CompTIA A+, N+, S+.
- CompTIA CySa, CISSP and CASP+ advantageous.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES :
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience, specifically data interpretation.
- Good understanding of IT infrastructure.
- A high command of the English language both written and verbal is essential.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised.
- Attention to detail.
- Punctuality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities with promptness, efficiency, and ease.
- Possess proficient analytical and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated capacity for gathering and scrutinizing data to identify issues, opportunities, and patterns.
- Proficient relationship building skills – predict customer behavior and respond accordingly.
- A strong service-oriented (‘can-do’) culture, with a strong focus on the ‘internal customer’ approach, committed to exceeding customer expectations.
- Good communicator with the customer environment.
- Dynamic but aware of the views and feelings of others.
- Able to operate as a good team player.
- Drive and Energy.
- Demonstrate clear purpose, enthusiasm, and commitment.
Commodity Specialist
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Nedbank Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact
REQ ID: 141416 - Michelle Thabethe
Location: Sandton
Cluster: Group Finance
Closing date: 21 August 2025
Job Family
Administration, Operations and Facilities
Career Stream
Procurement and Vendor Management
Leadership Pipeline
Manage Self: Technical
Job Purpose
To execute the end to end procurement sourcing process for controlled commodities in line with Nedbanks business strategy.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyse trends by reviewing management information.
- Assisting stakeholders with budget forecasting by providing commodity information.
- Identifying opportunities to develop sourcing strategy that will result in cost saving by benchmarking and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure that preferential procurement BBBEE targets are aligned to the Financial Sector Charter (FSC) as determined by the Department of Trade and Industry code of good practice.
- Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives.
- Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies.
- Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes; systems and policies and support implementation of new processes; policies and systems.
- Develop and maintain policies by understanding and collaborating with stakeholders to determine practical processes.
- Mitigating risks by ensuring that policies and regulatory and industry governance requirements are adhered to.
- Selection of preferred suppliers by conducting a tender or quotation process.
- Drafting and signing of contracts by liaising with Group
- Legal and stakeholders.
- Ensuring SLA's are met through end to end management of the contract (includes supplier relationship and performance management).
- Measure local procurement and environmental objectives against Nedbank's transformational objectives by conducting surveys or reviewing management information.
- Identifying business requirements by engaging with internal stakeholders to understand business needs.
- Collaboration with stakeholders to implement the sourcing strategy by coordinating workshops; presentations and meetings.
- Exchange of information between stakeholders to achieve the procurement objective by sharing management information.
- Manage and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships by conducting regular engagements. Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters; websites and attending sessions.
- Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and demonstrate the values through interaction with team and stakeholders.
- Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.
- Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.
- Ensure information is provided correctly to stakeholders by maintaining knowledge sharing knowledge with team.
- Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
- CIPS, MCIPS
- 3 years procurement experience
- Administrative procedures and systems
- Banking knowledge
- Banking procedures
- Business principles
- Business terms and definitions
- Data analysis
- Relevant regulatory knowledge
- Relevant software and systems knowledge
- Governance, Risk and Controls
- Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement
- High-Impact Communication
- Managing Work
- Sustaining Customer Satisfaction
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Seniority level Associate
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
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#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Specialist
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Vacancy: Financial Specialist
Zoomlion has covered more than 100 countries and regions worldwide and has already made market arrangements to follow the Belt and Road initiative. Zoomlion products have been well sold to the markets in the Middle East, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Russia as well as many high-end markets in the USA, Europe and Australia. The company has subsidiaries in nearly 20 countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe, etc., also industrial and technological parks in Italy, Germany, India, Brazil and Belarus as well as more than 50 resident offices around the world. Centered on UAE and Brazil, logistics network and parts supply system with worldwide coverage. Zoomlion is ranked 4th globally in the machinery manufacturing industry.
Key responsibilities:
- Be responsible for the accounting of the company's revenue, expenditure, and costs. Record and oversee all aspects of the company's operating activities, including receivables and payable, and complete month-end and year-end financial reports.
- Handle inspections and supervision from internal and external tax and audit departments, prepare and provide relevant documents in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain good relationships with tax and audit authorities.
- Process cash receipts, maintain records, and reconcile bank statements.
- Issue and keep track of invoices.
- Participate in the creation of the annual budget and monthly capital plans, and analyze deviations from actual performance.
- Review staff expense claims.
- Be responsible for liaising with banks, audit, tax, and other government departments. Design and negotiate company financing scenarios, confirm reasonable and practical financing plans, and execute them.
- Be able to provide high-quality external reporting to the Chinese headquarters in a timely manner.
- Complete other tasks assigned by the manager.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A bachelor's degree in accounting/finance is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in the financial/accounting field.
- Familiarity with South African tax laws, accounting regulations, and financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency in accounting software (SAP) and the ability to work effectively independently.
- Excellent skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely across all levels of key stakeholders.
- Possessing professional accounting qualifications such as CA(SA) is preferred but not mandatory.
- Must have a valid work permit or citizenship in South Africa.
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IT Specialist
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Key duties
IT Strategy / Plan- Develop and implement strategic and business plans for the IT department.
- Maintain the information technology plan by researching and implementing technological solutions.
- Monitor the organization's effectiveness and efficiency by supporting business operations.
- Direct technological research to assist the company in achieving its goals, practices, and end-user projects.
- Verify application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented.
- Improve processes and policies to meet the challenges and needs of the business.
- Maintain continuous network support to ensure business efficiency.
- Increase turnaround time for query resolutions to meet customer expectations and improve overall business performance.
- Monitor adherence to processes to ensure compliance.
- Address all support requests within the existing turnaround time.
- Ensure all IT contracts align with company requirements and objectives.
- Maintain network infrastructure.
- Manage network security.
- Maintain security from PIP, etc.
- Manage all IT projects.
- Ensure client data and voice connectivity through data and voice patch cabinets.
- Ensure network availability at all times as per business requirements to prevent productivity loss.
- Maintain network and information security to ensure confidentiality.
- Manage company IT assets and equipment to minimize financial loss.
- Have sound knowledge of various Windows operating systems.
- Manage patches for client PCs.
- Provide effective support for desktops, laptops, and end-users (approx. 200 clients).
- Provide remote support to branch offices.
- Manage printers, including planning, implementation, and management of various types of network printers and accessories.
- Coordinate service calls with suppliers.
- Manage operating systems and interface with printers.
- Manage the print server and monitoring software.
- Manage the Symantec secondary server.
- Manage all Cisco switches, routers, and access points.
- Manage web-based mail systems and email accounts requested via these systems.
- Coordinate with Europe Information Centre (EIC) via the company call logging system (E-spoc) for email and network support.
- Manage clients' Microsoft 365 accounts.
- Perform weekly checks on antivirus programs, server logs, and spyware.
- Ensure effective operating system and patch management.
- Perform regular backups for servers.
- Process all invoices related to data lines, printers, and hardware installations, ensuring records are accurate.
- Maintain stock inventory of laptops, desktops, LCD screens, and ensure system updates.
- Support encryption issues and maintain Waterwall server from server to user support from overseas HQ.
- Conduct bi-annual asset counts using the TAMS system.
- Manage IT hardware/software requests cost-effectively for approval.
- Monitor and ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Migration from EP mail to Outlook 365.
- Migration of local PCs to Cloud PCs.
- Network infrastructure upgrade.
- ERP migration to SAP.
- Follow the GSI HQ manual and update the GSI portal monthly in categories such as Security Management, Technology Security, Personal Information, and Physical Security.
- Min. 4-7 years of experience in the IT field.
- Knowledge of IT procedures.
- Good understanding of networks and servers.
- Knowledge of systems like A+, N+, MS Office (Basic to Advanced), MCSE / MCITP.
- Two regional trips yearly, if required.
- Two international trips yearly, if required.
Recruitment Specialist
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SUMMARY :
Recruitment Specialist (Security Industry)
POSITION INFO : Qualifications
- Matric
Requirements
- Must have worked with two agencies before and maintained great relationships
- Knowledge of recruiting and industry
Duties
- Ensure a full signed ATR is received and that a pro, KPIs, and Job description are received
- Advertise positions within 48 hours of receipt, source candidates internally and externally, and headhunt where possible
- Utilize social media and other mechanisms to find the best candidates
- Candidate Pipeline Health Definition: Maintain a pipeline with at least 50% qualified candidates per role; all potential candidates must undergo PI and cognitive tests before being interviewed. Candidates with correct PI and cognitive test results should be interviewed by recruitment
- Provide a shortlist of 3 to 5 candidates to the line manager for interview. All positions to undergo panel interviews before a final offer is made. Recruitment must obtain interview questions from management prior to interviews. Unsuccessful candidates should receive a letter of regret within 48 hours of the decision
- Time to fill Definition: The average number of days from job requisition approval to candidate acceptance. Ensure this is less than 45 days
- Time to Hire Definition: Number of days from candidate sourcing to offer acceptance. Target: ≤ 20 days
- Time to Place Definition: Number of days from candidate approval to offer acceptance. Target: ≤ 5 days
- Conduct monthly meetings with all Directors to discuss recruitment and aim for an 80% or higher service delivery rating
- Ensure company policies are correct and up to date
Irrigation Specialist
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13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
Hiring salary $23.31 - $9.13/hour
Fully salary range: 23.31 - 36.42/hour
Salary To Be Commensurate With Experience.
This position is eligible for a 1000 signing bonus, with 500 paid on the first payroll and 500 paid upon successfully completing the six-month introductory period.
- This posting is being used to fill multiple vacancies*
The City Of Aurora Is Pleased To Offer:
- Paid CDL training!
- Up to 1,000 annual bonus for maintaining your CDL (if eligibility criteria is met).
- 250.00 Boot allowance annually (steel toe or other safety toe boots are required).
- Uniforms provided (no more ruining your clothes at work!)
- Health insurance benefits, choice of plans that fit your situation.
- Paid Holidays, vacation, personal leave, and sick leave.
- Retirement Plan (Rare, employer funded retirement plan!)
- Career advancement opportunities (step progression plan, promotions)
- Training assistance through our online Learning Management System as well as a Tuition Assistance Program
The position of Parks Irrigation Specialist supports the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space's vision of connecting with the community and being acknowledged as an essential service defining the quality of life in Aurora. When you join our team you will be able to employ your unique skills and passion to undertake important and meaningful work within the urban park's environment that is critical to the success of our department and to the City of Aurora as a whole.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Irrigation Specialist performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of irrigation systems and may serve as lead worker over an assigned group of employees engaged in irrigation projects.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on irrigation, equipment, and systems; runs tests, troubleshoots, and makes minor/major repairs
- Performs repairs on PVC pipe from a one-half inch up to and including six-inch pipe
- Ability to make minor electrical repairs
- Perform locates as needed
- Runs tests, troubleshoots, and makes minor/major repairs
- Participate in the installation of material, equipment, and systems
- Perform field inspections
- Operates related computerized controls and monitors equipment
- Operates satellite controllers using various radio system controls
- Performs irrigation programming with central irrigation control, maintains records of operation, maintenance, and repairs
- Maintains records of operation, maintenance, and repairs
- Maintains parts and supplies inventory and provide input to assist in soliciting bids for purchasing.
- Assists in training other employees and acts in supervisory capacity as needed
- Responds to inquiries from the public seeking direction and assistance after interpreting policies and procedures.
- Works a rotating on call schedule
- Performs other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- At least (2) two years of experience in maintenance, and at least (1) one year of Irrigation experience.
- Experience to include mainline and lateral repairs, valve repair, electrical components, and radios.
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License with airbrakes and tanker endorsement required in first (6) six months
- Sustainable Landscape Management (Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado) cert required within (12) twelve months of employment
- Annual reuse water training cert required within (12) twelve months of employment
- Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certifications within (12) twelve months of employment
- May require additional licensing and/or certification appropriate to assigned function
- This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
- Certified Irrigation Technician (Irrigation Association)
- Certified Landscape Technician- Irrigation (National Association of Landscape Professionals)
- Confined space certification
- Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (Irrigation Association)
- Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment, and systems related to irrigation
- Reads blueprints
- Applicable safety practices and procedures
- Water conservation principles and practices
- Skill in the use of tools and equipment related to parks maintenance and irrigation construction functions
- Intermediate computer skills and related software applications
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Read detailed instructions, diagrams, and schematics
- Maintain records and logs
- Organize, coordinate, and direct the work of others
- Able to complete repetitive lifting tasks
- Perform activities common to assigned maintenance function
Essential Personnel:
- When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel
- Moderate to heavy physical work depending upon assigned function; may require ability to lift up to a maximum of (100) one hundred pounds
- May lift and carry objects weighing up to (50) fifty pounds
- Considerable walking and standing
- Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing
- Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles
- Vision to read manuals, record data, and monitor/observe instruments and gauges
- Hearing/listening for troubleshooting and warning signals
- Speech communication to provide technical information and communicate with employees and citizens
- Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, dust, and chemicals
- Work may be performed in a confined space; and
- Able to work weekends
- Operates tools, equipment, and vehicles common to park operations, maintenance, and construction
- Operates vehicles such as dump trucks, snowplows, tractors, and various specialized equipment, such as heavy and light loaders, backhoes, skid loaders, trenchers, and graders commonly used for park facility irrigation installation and maintenance
- Computers with related office and irrigation software
- Computerized communication devices
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, And Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. Seniority level
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Other
- Industries Government Administration
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50.42
2 weeks ago
Denver, CO
38,000.00
-
48,000.00
3 days ago
Denver, CO
54,000.00
-
60,000.00
3 days ago
Denver, CO
80,000.00
-
110,000.00
1 day ago
Aurora, CO
75,890.00
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98,653.00
3 days ago
Broomfield, CO 48,000 - 58,000 3 days ago
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