Irrigation Technician II
Irrigation Technician II
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Job Description
Facilities and Business Operations:
Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty staff students and the broader community. We are committed to excellence providing unparalleled expertise and maintaining a worldclass standard in service.
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The Opportunity:
The Landscape and Natural Resources department at Facilities and Business Operations is seeking an Irrigation Technician II to maintain a fully functioning irrigation system across the universitys main branches and campuses. This role also involves supervising training and coordinating assigned employees to ensure timely and effective irrigation maintenance.
Responsibilities:
Supervise train and coordinate irrigation staff to ensure work is completed on schedule and meets department standards.
Plan and manage workforce productivity quality and resources including labor materials and documentation.
Provide handson training and coaching to staff on job assignments standards and customer service.
Perform and oversee irrigation maintenance tasks such as inspections head repairs lateral and mainline repairs wire burial wire troubleshooting and system installations.
Manage the IQ4 irrigation system including creating schedules alternative programs and emergency shutdown procedures.
Review and manage work orders maintain accurate data in CMMS and coordinate with staff vendors and inspectors as needed.
Maintain records of labor materials and job details while tracking inventory of tools and irrigation supplies.
Oversee new irrigation installations system repairs and adjustments in collaboration with contractors and other departments.
Review Sunshine 811 locate tickets ensuring compliance and marking reclaimed water irrigation lines as required.
Conduct inspections as part of preventive maintenance and ensure compliance with state regulations local ordinances and codes.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting heavy equipment digging and working in varying outdoor conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years of experience in irrigation system installation maintenance and repair including troubleshooting electrical components.
2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role with demonstrated ability to train and manage staff effectively.
Proficiency in managing computerized irrigation systems such as IQ4 or similar irrigation software platforms.
Strong understanding of irrigation principles including hydraulics water conservation practices and sustainable landscape management.
Ability to clearly convey instructions provide coaching and collaborate effectively with team members vendors and stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills in English in order to: work effectively with customers and supervise team members; operate and demonstrate the functions of the electronic equipment and tools to staff members; comprehend and describe standard safety procedures to staff members; and utilize communication devices.
Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for work order tracking and documentation.
Familiarity with state regulations local ordinances and codes related to irrigation system design and maintenance.
Health Assessment Required:
UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20.29 to $27.14. The final salary will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.
Position requires a valid Class E drivers license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
Landscape & Natural ResourcesWork Schedule
Monday Friday 6:00am to 2:30pmType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$20.29 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
0AMVeterans Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit a Florida public university UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
