Irrigation Specialist

California State University•Carson, CA

6d•$3,736 - $5,232•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Grounds Manager, the Irrigation Specialist maintains and repairs grounds irrigation piping, distribution and computerized systems. The incumbent performs planning, cost estimating and installation of new systems; uses and operates trencher and other related equipment in the performance of duties.

Requirements

High School graduation or equivalent; completed educational or vocational course work relating to the applied mechanical principles of irrigation irrigation systems equipment and designs is highly desirable.
Two years experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, with one year of extensive maintenance, repair and modification of irrigation systems and irrigation equipment.
Valid Driver License

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas in an institutional setting, with one year of extensive maintenance, repair and modification of a commercial or institutional automated irrigation system is highly desirable.
Certificate in irrigation and landscape design

Responsibilities

Maintain campus irrigation infrastructure: Duties include but are not limited to inspections, services, repairs, and maintaining a preventive maintenance program for irrigation main lines, lateral lines, irrigation heads, valves, automatic irrigation control devices, and other related equipment. Provides minor repairs on irrigation controls.
Provides lead work to other grounds workers as they repair and maintain irrigation systems within their work area.
Performs Grounds Worker duties and drives automotive equipment when necessary.
Clears blockages from valves and pipes.