Grounds Supervisor; Irrigation-Tempe Campus

Position: GROUNDS SUPERVISOR (IRRIGATION)-TEMPE CAMPUS
Grounds Supervisor (Irrigation) – Tempe campus Arizona State University Campus:
Tempe JR115865 End Date:
March 23, 2026 Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Facilities Management, Grounds Services, Tempe campus, seeks a Grounds Irrigation Supervisor to manage landscape irrigation activities, with specific proficiency in irrigation knowledge, scheduling and components. Essential Duties:
Assist in programming all irrigation controllers – at the controller and/or at a desktop for cloud-based systems (Cal Sense 2000 & 3000, Hunter ACC2 & ICC2 with Centralus, Rainbird ESP, Irritrol, Rainbird TBOS, Hunter NODES, and/or other miscellaneous controllers). Utilize weather data and hydrozone information to develop irrigation schedules. Collect hydrozone information from the field and update controller legends, as needed.

Create and update irrigation hydrozone maps on Google Earth. Maintain irrigation part inventory and purchase necessary irrigation parts and supplies. Keep irrigation storeroom in a clean and orderly fashion. Conduct irrigation flow checks and flag issues for repair. Assist with new controller installation. Document as-built information on new irrigation construction projects. Plan and assign tasks, projects, priorities and develop work schedules and equipment usage priority for Grounds projects.

Review designs and plans, monitor ongoing construction, and perform pre- and post-project walk-throughs. Recommend and implement methods and procedures designed to increase overall effectiveness of the grounds irrigation operation. Evaluate operations and assigned facilities and develop recommendations for energy savings, safety improvements, and sustainable landscape techniques. Compile information for budgets, estimates and special projects. Develop budgets for equipment and programs.

Monitor the expenditure of funds for facilities equipment and service to ensure control of activities required to maintain operating within limits or approved budget. Apply grounds management techniques, implement and maintain a sound safety program and instruct personnel in following appropriate safety standards and procedures. Analyze manpower requirements and issue specific assignments ensuring the most effective utilization of personnel and equipment.

Inspect both finished projects as well as work in progress. Provide measures to ensure satisfactory performance, meeting established standards of irrigation systems, trees, shrubs and turf. Maintain up-to-date information on developments in irrigation systems. Prepare records and files and submit reports as required. Respond to irrigation related emergencies, some of which may occur outside a normal work schedule. Oversee the work of outside contractors and vendors for repairs and services.

Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions. Perform other duties as assigned. DAYS AND

SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday; 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs. Salary Range $60,000 - $65,000 per year or commensurate of experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona Desired

Qualifications:

Six years of grounds maintenance work experience which includes two years of supervisory experience; OR, Associate’s degree in Horticulture or related field AND four years of grounds maintenance experience including two years of supervisory experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Technical training and/or professional certifications in landscape, horticulture, pest management, arboriculture and irrigation may be required for some incumbents and/or positions.

Experience in:
Managing teams of 8 or more people Developing…