Irrigation Technicians

Job Summary
Perform basic irrigation tasks such as assisting with troubleshooting and repairing filters pumps and pipes. Learn to test water chemistry and adjust chemical feeds under supervision to maintain sanitary conditions. Support preventative maintenance efforts by conducting routine inspections. Assist in operating and maintaining the central irrigation control system. Contribute to maintaining a green campus by helping with simple tasks related to irrigation systems. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current drivers license may be required.

Responsibilities
Irrigation Technician I Perform basic irrigation tasks such as assisting with troubleshooting and repairing filters pumps and pipes. Learn to test water chemistry and adjust chemical feeds under supervision to maintain sanitary conditions. Support preventative maintenance efforts by conducting routine inspections. Assist in operating and maintaining the central irrigation control system. Contribute to maintaining a green campus by helping with simple tasks related to irrigation systems. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current drivers license may be required. Requires little to no related experience Job Code: S28572 Irrigation Technician II Operate maintain and program the central irrigation control system. Troubleshoot and repair irrigation system components including filters pumps and pipes to ensure proper functionality. Perform regular preventative maintenance and inspections while testing and adjusting water chemistry to maintain sanitary conditions. Collaborate with irrigation crews to resolve issues and coordinate with the landscape maintenance supervisor to align irrigation schedules with campus needs. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current drivers license may be required Requires at least 1 year of related experience Job Code: S28573 Irrigation Technician III Oversee the operation maintenance and programming of the central irrigation control system. Lead efforts to troubleshoot complex irrigation issues and perform advanced repairs on filters pumps and piping systems. Ensure a green and sustainable campus by executing effective irrigation schedules conducting thorough preventative maintenance and testing water chemistry to optimize conditions. Review irrigation construction documents and designs providing input on specifications and mapping. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders Facilities management Construction managers and AEC partners to coordinate irrigation strategies. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current drivers license is required. Requires 3 years of related experience Job Code: S28571

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelors degree 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Irrigation Technicians I: Requires little to no related experience. Irrigation Technicians II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Irrigation Technicians III : Requires 3 years of related experience.