Irrigation Mechanic

Palm Beach State College • Lake Worth, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Irrigation Mechanic is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining irrigation systems across Palm Beach State College campuses. The role also involves operating light equipment and attachments, performing preventive maintenance, tracking inventory, and installing and maintaining irrigation pipes, heads, pumps, controllers, and valves. Groundskeeping duties may include debris removal and landscape maintenance.

The position designs and coordinates new irrigation-system sections and installations; handles irrigation maintenance and repair work orders; operates and inspects equipment; coordinates preventive maintenance; tracks and requests supplies; travels between College locations and to meetings; prepares internal and external reports, including SFWMD Stormwater Permits; and reviews plans and submittals for irrigation systems in new buildings. The mechanic follows established safety practices and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or a similar application.
• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service.
• Regular physical attendance is required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Design new sections of irrigation systems, including piping, valves, heads, and controllers.
• Coordinate installation of irrigation piping, valves, wiring, heads, and controllers.
• Maintain irrigation piping systems, heads, pumps, controllers, and valves, and respond to irrigation repair work orders.
• Routinely operate skid steer loaders, mini excavators, tractors, and related equipment.
• Inspect equipment and machinery for safe operation and report observed problems to a supervisor for repair coordination.
• Coordinate and perform preventive equipment maintenance in accordance with equipment recommendations.
• Track inventory and prepare and submit lists of materials and supplies needed to complete tasks.
• Travel to meetings, between College locations, and for other purposes.
• Prepare reports for internal and external requests, including SFWMD Stormwater Permits.
• Review plans and submittals for irrigation systems in new buildings.
• Follow established safety practices and maintain a safe workplace.
• Perform groundskeeping as needed, including debris removal and landscape maintenance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, and educational leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities.
• Wellness programs and apps related to stress management, nutrition, and meditation.
• Leadership programs and professional learning workshops.
• State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED