Irrigation Technician
Irrigation Technician
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Job Description
Required Education: High School diploma or GED AND;
- 24 months turf irrigation and landscaping experience including some trencher and backhoe experience.
Skills:
- Basic math and computer skills
- Read and understand complex written materials such as blueprints metrics or technical manuals
- Ability to use tools and equipment including a trencher and backhoe
- Communicates verbally and in writing to exchange information or give simple instructions
- Performs recordkeeping operations
Certifications:
- Valid Oklahoma Drivers License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date
Work Conditions:
- Physical: Regular exposure to physically demanding tasks such as digging lifting bending and stooping
- Environmental: Exposure to extreme temperature dirty be designated as an essential position during emergency be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.
Departmental Preferences:
- 12 months experience in locating utilities
Special Instructions:If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility belonging and access which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents perspectives and experiences of our community enrich the learning and working environment at OU inspiring us to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Oklahoma in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity gender expression age religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited toadmissions employment financial aid housing services in educational programs or activities and health care services that the University operates or provides.
Required Attachments
Documents required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.
Join Facilities Management at the University of Oklahoma and be part of a team dedicated to meeting the Universitys everchanging needs. Located within Facilities Management Irrigation Technician designs programs and tests the computerized landscape irrigation system. Ensures each station is properly functioning throughout the growing season.
Duties:
- Designs and relocates irrigation systems including those in newly constructed areas.
- Programs and tests irrigations systems. Adjusts satellite stations to ensure each one is functioning properly.
- Schedules controllers and provides a written schedule that is utilized during the growing season.
- Prepares for signature the order forms for materials needed to repair defective watering systems.
- Contacts vendors to locate and price needed materials.
- Maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
- Ensures that personnel supervised are informed of and adhere to established health and safety practices associated with assigned tasks.
- Perform and document OKIE811 locates for distribution piping associated with nonpotable water distribution.
- Perform maintenance and upkeep of nonpotable water production infrastructure (wells controls pumps valves).
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all assets associated with nonpotable water distribution to include irrigation piping satellites sprinklers valves wells pumps distribution heads fountains and greenhouse plumbing around campus.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
