Irrigation Mechanic
Irrigation Mechanic
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Job Description
Directly supervises and assists with inspections repairs installations and maintenance of landscape irrigation systems.
Duties:
- Receives instructions from the crew leader to point out irrigation problem areas.
- Responds to calls from other landscape personnel and campus police.
- May use maps blueprints or own knowledge of campus.
- Assists with assessment of the problem and uses various tools to facilitate inspection of the irrigation system.
- Assists with repairs of valves to include but not limited to valve body bonnet diaphragm and solenoid sprinkler heads and large and small leaks.
- Responsible for back-filling ground holes of 18 to 24 inches and periodically inspects ground holes where there are concerns of low-voltage electrical shorts.
- Assists with installing new irrigation systems that supply water to newly landscaped areas on campus and to other customers of landscape services. Trenches area using various tools and equipment. Assists with the installation of pipes valves quick couplers irrigation heads emitters low-voltage wires and control boxes. Assists with back-filling ground holes.
- Programs ad tests computerized landscape irrigation systems. Adjusts satellite stations to ensure each one is functioning properly.
- Assists with shutting down and turning on irrigation systems as deemed necessary by environmental conditions as directed by a supervisor. Expels existing water in pipes and inspects heat tape on back-flow preventers to ensure proper working order. Assists with re-setting timers on the irrigation system.
- Maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
- Prepares order forms for materials needed to repair defective watering systems. Contacts vendors to locate and price needed materials.
- May assist with shoveling snow and ice on sidewalks and parking lots and uses salt or other materials in areas where it is deemed necessary.
- May assist with planting flowers shrubs and trees.
- Performs other duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Schedule Note:
Working Hours: Monday - Friday - 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
On-Call Rotation required. Overtime and weekend support is as needed.
Required Education: High School diploma or GED
Required Experience: None
Skills:
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in order to exchange information or give instructions
- Basic math and computer skills
- Read and understand complex written materials such as blueprints metrics or technical manuals
- Uses appropriate tools or equipment with expertise
Certifications:
- Valid Oklahoma Drivers License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date
Advertised Physical Requirements:
Physical:Regular exposure to physically demanding tasks such as digging heavy lifting bending and stooping considerable use of arms hands and leg movement.
Environmental:Must be able to work in extreme weather to extreme temperature dirty be designated as an essential position during emergency be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies. May be required to work outside of normal working hours.
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 values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
