Irrigation Specialist

California State University•Sacramento, CA

1d•$3,736 - $5,232•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services and Grounds Leads, the Irrigation Specialist repairs, maintains and installs sprinkler heads, piping, valves and electronic controllers, including low voltage wiring for the purpose of optimizing watering efficiency on campus. Works with a team engaged in landscape projects, maintenance and repairs. Sets campus irrigation controllers to optimize campus irrigation coverage given expected weather conditions, water agency restrictions, and plant health.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintaining sustainable landscapes, irrigation systems, and athletic fields.
Experience with operating and maintaining equipment such as trenchers, front loaders, back hoes, bobcat loaders, and electronic tracing/troubleshooting equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to use computerized irrigation control systems.
Ability to use a computerized work order system.
Ability to maintain records, inventory, and supplies.
Ability to use standard office software applications (i.e. word processing, email).
Excellent customer service skills including with vendor and campus stakeholder communication
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with a diverse population.
Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
Ability to work weekends, early work shifts, and/or other Changes in work schedule including call backs/available for emergencies
In accordance with the provisions of Article 19 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Agreement) between the Board of Trustees of the California State University (University) and the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU), employees may be required to work overtime hours as directed by the Appropriate Administrator.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a good driving record.
Ability to frequently lift and carry gardening equipment and materials up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in design, estimation, and installation of new landscapes and irrigation systems.
Experience working with contractors installing sprinkler systems around new structures to assure proper irrigating capacities of the systems.
Experience preparing or revising sketches and as-built drawings to document changes in landscape.
Experience with computerized irrigation control systems (i.e. Rainbird Maxicom).

Responsibilities

Repairs, maintains and installs sprinkler heads, piping, valves and electronic controllers, including low voltage wiring for the purpose of optimizing watering efficiency on campus.
Works with a team engaged in landscape projects, maintenance and repairs.
Sets campus irrigation controllers to optimize campus irrigation coverage given expected weather conditions, water agency restrictions, and plant health.