Irrigation Technician I
Irrigation Technician I
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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 world-class standard in service.
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The Opportunity:
The Landscape and Natural Resources department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking an Irrigation Technician I to maintain a fully functioning irrigation system across the universitys main campuses and branches.
Responsibilities:
- Completes irrigation work including scheduled maintenance inspections repair and installation of all types of irrigation systems including time clocks automatic valves main and lateral lines and sprinklers.
Performs all types of electrical work relating to irrigation and irrigation systems to include but not limited to direct burial wiring time clocks solenoids and various components of the campuses standard computerized irrigation system.
Conducts mainline zone and connections inspections as part of the preventative maintenance programs.
Maintains records of labor material and job dates of all assigned work. Responsible for maintaining and keeping inventory of all tools and irrigation supplies issued.
Maintains and cleans equipment that is used for irrigation repairs.
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 0 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:
1 years of experience in irrigation system installation maintenance and repair including troubleshooting electrical components.
Proficiency in managing computerized irrigation systems such as Rainbird (IQ4) or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of irrigation principles including hydraulics water conservation practices and sustainable landscape management.
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 $17.64 to $23.60. The final hourly rate 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 next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked 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 7:00am to 3:30pmType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$17.64 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 the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or email .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
