Irrigation Specialist

Collin College•McKinney, TX

15h•$51,480 - $62,775•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the maintenance, repair and minor installation of all campus irrigation systems. Supervise district irrigation crew. Must be licensed through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and minor installation of all campus irrigation systems, while addressing water conservation requirements according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Must know all aspects of repair and installation of landscape irrigation, including disassembly and reassembly of irrigation valves, electrical wiring, and troubleshooting, and operate within department, municipal, state, and federal guidelines. Properly prepare pertinent reports. Maintain inventory of parts needed for irrigation system maintenance; keep parts and stockroom clean and organized. Direct and oversee assigned staff and equipment for district wide irrigation projects. Report to and coordinate tasks with Grounds Manager or Grounds Foreman. Identify other landscape problems and initiate solutions or report them immediately. Perform other tasks such as mowing edging, planting, pruning and other landscape oriented job functions. Periodically conduct pesticide applications under supervision and fill out proper reports. Supplemental Functions: Perform other duties as assigned. Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years irrigation experience.
Five (5) years of leadership experience in general landscaping.
Must hold a current Irrigator License through TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality).
Must possess a current State of Texas driver license.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to job function.
Knowledge of all irrigation components and equipment.
Knowledge of water conservation principals and practices.
Knowledge of backflow procedures.
Knowledge of general, and specific, landscape problems.
Knowledge of proper safety practices.
Proven supervisory skills.
Good people skills.
Proven mechanical skills.
Effective written and oral communications skills.
Proven ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, students, staff, and others in a professional and courteous manner.
Proven ability to identify and solve other landscape problems, including turf, ornamental beds, trees, etc. (May include insect, disease, and cultural problems).
Ability to provide courteous and effective customer service.
Ability to learn new landscape and irrigation concepts and techniques.
Ability to work alone, or with other Grounds Department personnel and follow detailed instructions given by the Grounds Manager or Grounds Foreman.
Must be physically able to perform strenuous work, often under adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Maintenance, repair, and minor installation of all campus irrigation systems, addressing water conservation requirements.
Disassembly and reassembly of irrigation valves, electrical wiring, and troubleshooting.
Operating within department, municipal, state, and federal guidelines.
Preparing pertinent reports.
Maintaining inventory of parts needed for irrigation system maintenance.
Keeping parts and stockroom clean and organized.
Directing and overseeing assigned staff and equipment for district wide irrigation projects.
Reporting to and coordinating tasks with Grounds Manager or Grounds Foreman.
Identifying other landscape problems and initiating solutions or reporting them immediately.
Performing other tasks such as mowing, edging, planting, pruning, and other landscape oriented job functions.
Periodically conducting pesticide applications under supervision and filling out proper reports.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Performing all duties and maintaining all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.