Irrigation Specialist

• Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services 1

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Time Basis

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

Job no: 563156
Work type: Staff
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Working Title:
Irrigation Specialist

This is an 'On-Campus Only' Recruitment. Qualified applicants must be current employees of CSUDH.

Department Name:
Grounds Maintenance

Division:
Administration and Finance

Classification

Title:

Irrigation Specialist

Classification Salary Range: $3,736 - $5,232 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $4,300 - $4,378 per month.

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About the Department/Position:

Under the general supervision of the Grounds Manager, the Irrigation Specialist maintains and repairs grounds irrigation piping, distribution and computerized systems. The incumbent performs planning, cost estimating and installation of new systems; uses and operates trencher and other related equipment in the performance of duties.

Overview of

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain campus irrigation infrastructure
  • Duties include but are not limited to inspections, services, repairs, and maintaining a preventive maintenance program for irrigation main lines, lateral lines, irrigation heads, valves, automatic irrigation control devices, and other related equipment. Provides minor repairs on irrigation controls.
  • Provides lead work to other grounds workers as they repair and maintain irrigation systems within their work area.
• Performs Grounds Worker duties and drives automotive equipment when necessary.
• Clears blockages from valves and pipes.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School graduation or equivalent; completed educational or vocational course work relating to the applied mechanical principles of irrigation irrigation systems equipment and designs is highly desirable.

Two years experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, with one year of extensive maintenance, repair and modification of irrigation systems and irrigation equipment.

• Valid Driver License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge:
  • Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, repair and installation of irrigation pipe lines, remote control valves, in-line isolation valves, low voltage direct burial wiring, surge pump systems, specialized automated control devices, and computerized automated water saving software systems. Thorough knowledge of the soil conditions of the various areas of the campus; climate of the area in which the campus is located;
    
    and the mechanical principles of equipment. General knowledge of the kinds of control devices and irrigation equipment available on the market.
• Abilities:
  • Ability to plan, estimate costs, and install or modify irrigation systems for particular sections of the campus; repair and maintain existing irrigation systems; operate equipment, such as, small trench-diggers; provide lead work direction to others; and read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position. Ability to read and interpret landscape irrigation blueprint drawings, plan legends and detailed specifications related to irrigation water supply lines and irrigation systems.
    
    Ability to perform general service and repairs to timing devices, and components of irrigation control panels to ensure the automated irrigation of the campus landscape. Ability to schedule central computerized irrigation systems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students and…