Irrigation Specialist

Irrigation Specialist

Position Title & Department:
Irrigation Specialist;
Facilities Management

Posting #: 5554

Under close supervision of the grounds manager and lead grounds person, performs a variety of irrigation construction and maintenance for sport fields and landscape areas of the University. Installs and maintains various types of irrigation controllers, automatic and manual valves, irrigation heads that are gear driven, impact driven, spray type and backflow prev enters. Performs excavating trenches, backfills, minor grading, sodding/seeding, digging, washing and loading/unloading.

May lead the work of co-workers and perform skilled manual labor requiring the use of small power equipment and hand tools.

• Programs, maintains, inspects, and does moderate repair work on the University irrigation controllers with the use of appropriate hand tools.
• Troubleshoots, installs, replaces, repairs, and cleans automatic and manual valves.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs backflow prev enters with the use of appropriate hand tools.
• Installs, replaces, repairs, cleans, adjusts, and raises/lowers irrigation heads with the use of appropriate power and hand tools.
• Performs trenching or digging up of troubled areas. Cleans up and backfills, leaving the area safe and presentable.
• Maintain work vehicle supplied with necessary work materials; seating area must be kept clean and uncluttered.
• Installs, repairs, flushes, welds, and connects pipes (p.v.c copper and galvanized) with the use of appropriate power and hand tools.
• Cleans and maintains power and hand tools assigned to facilities management in a good and safe working condition for the department.
• Works in a neat and orderly manner.
• Cleans up daily at the end of each job.

• Maintains an awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as the special hazards that may be encountered at any University facility location such as biohazards, low-grade radiation, and chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• Consistently follows safety practices appropriate to the trade and complies with rules and regulations established by the University and governmental agencies (local, state, and federal).
• Follows established governmental (local, state and federal) procedures for dealing with hazards and promptly reports any on the job accident to Security and to the supervisor in writing.

• Must have a valid California Driver’s license and will be required to drive University vehicles.

• Must not have allergies that could interfere with employee's ability to work outdoors around plants, dust, fertilizer, insecticides, herbicides, and other chemical products.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s license and will be required to drive University vehicles.
• May take the University supplied (self-study) enrichment courses and participate in various seminars related to the trade.

Background check:
Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement:
Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in irrigation, construction, and irrigation maintenance.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s license and will be required to drive University vehicles.

• Must be able to carry and use two‑way radio in a responsible and professional manner.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Must be able to design irrigation systems.
• Must be capable of producing as‑built drawings of installed irrigation systems.
• Must be able to analyze and diagnose irrigation problems.
• Must be able to read and understand irrigation and landscape blueprints.
• Must be able to use the proper type of pipe, fittings, sprinkler heads, valves, wire backflows and controllers used in irrigation systems.
• Must be able to determine the water needs for various plant materials.
• Must be able to do routine work under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Must be physically able to consistently perform job duties.
• Must be able to maintain good working relations with students, faculty and staff and adhere to the University’s policies and procedures. Understands the importance of customer service and has the ability to follow‑up as well as communicate to Facilities Management and the campus clients.

Posting Salary: $23.20 - $31.32 per hour;
Excellent Benefits.

Benefits:
The University of San Diego offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution, and access to on‑campus fitness centers.

Work Hours:

40 Hours per week.

Closing Date:
Open until filled.