Irrigation Specialist
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The Irrigation Specialist is responsible for maintaining the Athletics irrigation systems on campus. This individual will Operates power equipment and hand tools to install maintain and repair irrigation systems and related components including irrigation lines sprinkler heads control panels valves pumps etc. The position will report to the Assistant Manager - Athletics.
About the Work Unit:
Facilities provides support for all construction renovation and routine maintenance of University space and facilities; housekeeping services for approximately 5.8 million square feet of academic administrative residential and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for the University Central and the Medical Center.
Facilities annual budget exceeds $100 million in operating expenses and includes over 400 employees. This branchmanages major capital project expenditures totaling$125 million annually and facility renewal replacement and large maintenance project expenditures totaling $20 million annually. The Facilities Business Operations Center provides support to the entire department specifically regarding the areas of Finance Employee Relations Information Systems Contracts and General Administration.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
- Operates power equipment and hand tools to install maintain and repair irrigation systems and related components including irrigation lines sprinkler heads control panels valves pumps etc.
- Checks system for proper operation and timing.
- May participate in the design or modification of new or existing systems.
- Performs seasonal maintenance such as system charging and draining.
- Maintains inventory of related parts and supplies.
- May lead workers on irrigation projects and work on other grounds-related assignments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Relationships:
This position does not have supervisory responsibility this position reports administratively and functionally to the Assistant Manager - Athletics.
Education and Certifications:
A High school diploma or GED is necessary.
Experience and Skills:
- Knowledge of tools equipment techniques skills materials and methods of irrigation system design installation and maintenance
- Ability to read blueprints schematics and drawings
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to operate equipment such as trenching machines digging tools and other related grounds/landscape equipment
- Ability to read and write in English
- Possess good math skills
- Ability to lead and direct the work of others
- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
- Possess two years irrigation installation and maintenance experience
- Possess the ability to sit stand walk climb off and on equipment squat kneel reach grasp push pull twist bend lift and carry up to 50 pounds multiple times per shift finger talk hear and see.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and ... View more
