Irrigation Specialist Job Walnut area,California USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Irrigation Specialist

Position Number: CM-POST-000032

Division: Administrative Services

Department: Grounds

FTE: 100

Term (month/year): 12 Months/Year

Annual Salary Step Range: $75,251.88-$95,906.16

Initial Screening Date: 08/13/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Overview

Definition: Under general supervision, performs skilled work in installing, maintaining, and repairing sprinklers and other irrigation systems to improve, maintain, and renovate College's athletic/sports fields and campus grounds. Maintains, programs, and repairs the central irrigation control system.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from the assigned managerial personnel and technical and functional supervision from the Coordinator, Irrigation Services.

Class Characteristics: This is the journey-level in the irrigation specialist class series and is responsible for technical maintenance and repair of lawn sprinkler and hydraulic systems to support landscaping programs in and around the College grounds to ensure that all are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety and utility for College and public use.

Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Coordinator, Irrigation Services in that the latter is responsible for technical and functional supervision of assigned irrigation staff and is capable of performing the most complex duties assigned to the function.

Examples

of Essential Functions (Illustrative Only)

Performs work in the installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance of irrigation systems and related parts (recycled and potable water), components, and equipment; maintains a safe environment for students, staff, and the public.

Inspects, services, and repairs irrigation controllers and related electrical components; troubleshoots central irrigation control system, utilization of electronic testing equipment, irrigation controllers, solenoid valves, and wiring; adjusts central irrigation computer and controllers for correct programming; ensures proper amounts of water are being used; sets time clocks according to seasons, soil conditions, and water distribution rates.

Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, renovates, and remodels sprinkler and hydraulic systems, including valves, sprinklers, devices, controllers, pumps, cross connections, weather stations, and related components and equipment; replaces system parts and equipment as necessary; services and replaces controller components.

Measures and audits soil moisture and effectiveness of irrigation systems and makes adjustments accordingly.

Reviews blueprints to ensure compatibility and standardization of sprinkler parts, valves, water pressure guidelines, and pipes; maintains and replaces valves; makes changes on master blueprints of sprinkler systems; plans and sketches layout of new sprinkler systems.

Operates a variety of power-driven equipment and tools such as saws, bobcats, backhoes, and trenchers; operates testers, gauges, and small hand and power tools; drives a vehicle to perform work.

Works effectively with contractors on College-approved irrigation projects.

Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignments as instructed.

Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.

Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.

Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees.

Records and maintains work and material records.

Performs minor concrete work on an as needed basis and in coordination with skilled trades such as controller pedestal concrete pads.

Assists other College employees with various grounds and landscape projects throughout the College facilities.

Participates on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees and affiliated mandated trainings, as required. Prepares and delivers oral presentations related to assigned areas if needed.

Supports and complies with federal and state laws, Board Policies, and Administrative Procedures.

Provides quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from…