LandscapeIrrigation Technician

Berkeley

Job Location:

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Berkeley Preparatory School - a school free of government interference located in beautiful Tampa Florida.

Founded in 1960 Berkeley Preparatory School is an independent co-educational Episcopal college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1460 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Notably the school operates completely free of interference from state and local governments. Employees at Berkeley are amongst the most well-compensated in the industry and are supported assiduously in tangible and intangible fact Berkeley was named a 2026 Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times.

At Berkeley we seek to educate the whole child by nurturing students intellectual emotional spiritual and physical development so they may attain their highest potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning community that develops the character of and a strong sense of social responsibility in each student.

Berkeley is located on a beautiful and well-equipped 86-acre campus consisting of 29 state-of-the-art buildings. Our proud mascot is the Buccaneer. Graduates are passionate well-rounded individuals who have learned the core values of discipline diligence and integrity while mastering a rigorous engaging curriculum and enjoying a myriad of co-curricular opportunities.

The tax advantages of living in Florida are significant and the Tampa Bay region offers an incomparable lifestyle replete with sunshine year-round outdoor activity and rich culture. Safe and easy to navigate Tampa Bay is a wonderful place to make a life.

Landscape/Irrigation Technician

The Landscape/Irrigation Technician is a full-time position supervised directly by the Landscape Supervisor. The Technician is responsible for maintaining the appearance health safety and functionality of Berkeleys 84-acre campus landscapes through mowing trimming planting irrigation maintenance debris removal and related groundskeeping activities. Duties include scheduled maintenance project work minor landscape and irrigation installations and support for campus operations as needed.

The Landscape Technician should have at least one (1) year of experience in a landscape maintenance groundskeeping or irrigation maintenance preferably in an institutional commercial or educational environment. Experience troubleshooting and repairing irrigation systems is preferred. . A positive attitude strong work ethic reliability and commitment to teamwork are essential.

Performance of job duties may require driving a Berkeley-owned vehicle. If so a current Florida drivers license is required as well as acceptance by Berkeley Preparatory Schools automobile insurance company. Normal duties can be included but are not limited to the following list of essential duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Maintain campus grounds through mowing edging trimming pruning mulching weeding and debris removal.
Police campus grounds daily for litter safety hazards and landscape deficiencies.
Operate landscape maintenance equipment safely including mowers line trimmers blowers pressure washers and other related tools and equipment.
Maintain planting beds turf areas shrubs and trees through proper cultural practices and approved fertilization programs.
Apply herbicides and other landscape treatments as directed and in accordance with applicable regulations and safety standards.
Inspect maintain troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems including sprinkler heads valves controllers piping and related components.
Adjust irrigation schedules and controller settings based on seasonal conditions weather patterns and landscape requirements.

Monitor irrigation system performance identify leaks or deficiencies and perform preventive maintenance to ensure efficient operation and water conservation.

Assist with landscape improvement projects plant installations irrigation upgrades and minor landscape construction activities.

Maintain hardscape areas through pressure washing and perform minor asphalt repairs as directed.
Respond to emergencies and after-hours calls when assigned to on-call duty.
Remain accessible during scheduled work hours via two-way radio or cell phone.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or G.E.D.
at least one (1) year of experience in a landscape maintenance groundskeeping or irrigation maintenance preferably
Working knowledge of landscape maintenance practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of irrigation systems controllers valves sprinkler components and basic irrigation repair techniques preferred.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and interpret work orders landscape plans and irrigation layouts preferred.
Ability to lift push pull and carry tools materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time non-exempt position with salary and full benefits. The compensation package will be very competitive nationally and commensurate with experience degree attainment and the national independent school and college markets.

All inquiries and nominations are kept confidential.

Berkeley Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age sex religion race color sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability national or ancestral origin or any other status protected by law in the administration of its educational policies scholarship programs athletic programs and other School-administered programs or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Required Experience:

Berkeley Preparatory School - a school free of government interference located in beautiful Tampa Florida.Founded in 1960 Berkeley Preparatory School is an independent co-educational Episcopal college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1460 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Notably t...