Irrigation Specialist - 2 Positions Available
About The Position
Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
Requirements
- Equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, with one year in the maintenance, repair, or modification of irrigation systems and irrigation equipment required.
- CA Driver's License required.
- Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
- Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
- Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Nice To Haves
- Comprehensive knowledge of irrigation systems, including sprinkler heads, spray patterns, valves, atmospheric vacuum breakers, water pressure requirements, and campus-wide irrigation infrastructure.
- Skilled in the use of both mechanical and manual pipe-threading equipment.
- Experience working with the various fittings, pipes, and materials used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkler systems.
- Strong understanding of plant and soil requirements to support effective landscape irrigation and the overall health and sustainability of campus grounds.
Responsibilities
- Maintains, modifies, repairs and replaces damaged heads, risers, lines, and valves.
- Trouble shoot irrigation system wiring and irrigation controllers.
- Installs new irrigation systems.
- May occasionally supervise personnel assigned to assist in routine maintenance and installation activities.
- Accurately track labor, materials for work using the proper work order for tracking purposes.
- Construction project inspection, plan review, interfacing with contractors.
- Working knowledge of automated central irrigation system. CSULB has the Rainmaster Central Irrigation System. Specialists are expected to be familiar with operation and programming.
Benefits
- Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
- Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
- Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
- Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
