Irrigation Specialist

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

19h•$3,736 - $4,646•Onsite

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun . Major Duties Under general supervision, the Irrigation Specialist maintains all irrigation systems and makes repairs on irrigation valves, heads, nozzles, pipes, controllers, and other related irrigation equipment. The incumbent assists in the establishment and maintenance of an irrigation preventive maintenance program. Coordinates and monitors irrigation schedules through the use of the energy management system computer and other types of controllers. Performs installation and modification of irrigation systems, including soil moisture sensors, flow meters, and flow switches. Keeps appropriate records and reports, including materials use reports and inventory control. Maintains all irrigation systems and makes repairs on irrigation valves, heads, nozzles, pipes, controllers and other related irrigation equipment. Coordinates and monitors irrigation schedules through the use of the energy management system computer and other types of controllers. Performs installation and modification of irrigation systems, including soil moisture sensors, flow meters and flow switches. Uses mobile devices and web-based irrigation controller apps to make adjustments in the field and troubleshoot irrigation emergencies. Performs water auditing procedures to determine the efficiency of irrigation systems and to determine the quality of precipitation rates. Performs installation and modification of irrigation systems, including soil moisture sensors, wire tracing, flow meters, and flow switches. Performs other duties as assigned. NOTE: To view the full position description, including all of the required qualifications, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/x0fhexkjf8yet38ydaqkonzd70zzom73 Qualifications 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. LICENSE: CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of irrigation system design, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance practices; soil and vegetation conditions affecting water retention and evaporation; irrigation controllers, sensors, flow devices, and energy management systems; and University standards related to irrigation infrastructure and water efficiency. Knowledge of water auditing methods, irrigation efficiency standards, precipitation rate analysis, and climate-based irrigation scheduling; and irrigation parts, materials, and equipment used to improve water conservation, system performance, and energy efficiency. Ability to inspect, install, modify, and repair irrigation systems; coordinate and monitor irrigation schedules using computerized and mobile-based controller systems; prepare and revise irrigation sketches and blueprints; maintain accurate records and inventory controls; collaborate effectively with contractors; and safely operate powered equipment, vehicles, and hand and power tools in outdoor environments. Ability to evaluate irrigation system efficiency and make controller adjustments based on climate and landscape requirements; maintain and track inventory of irrigation parts and supplies; prepare supply orders and provide recommendations on materials that support energy savings and operational efficiency; and provide work direction to Groundsworkers and other staff during irrigation-related project and maintenance activities.

Requirements

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.
LICENSE: CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE.
Knowledge of irrigation system design, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance practices
Knowledge of soil and vegetation conditions affecting water retention and evaporation
Knowledge of irrigation controllers, sensors, flow devices, and energy management systems
Knowledge of University standards related to irrigation infrastructure and water efficiency.
Knowledge of water auditing methods, irrigation efficiency standards, precipitation rate analysis, and climate-based irrigation scheduling
Knowledge of irrigation parts, materials, and equipment used to improve water conservation, system performance, and energy efficiency.
Ability to inspect, install, modify, and repair irrigation systems
Ability to coordinate and monitor irrigation schedules using computerized and mobile-based controller systems
Ability to prepare and revise irrigation sketches and blueprints
Ability to maintain accurate records and inventory controls
Ability to collaborate effectively with contractors
Ability to safely operate powered equipment, vehicles, and hand and power tools in outdoor environments.
Ability to evaluate irrigation system efficiency and make controller adjustments based on climate and landscape requirements
Ability to maintain and track inventory of irrigation parts and supplies
Ability to prepare supply orders and provide recommendations on materials that support energy savings and operational efficiency
Ability to provide work direction to Groundsworkers and other staff during irrigation-related project and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

Maintains all irrigation systems and makes repairs on irrigation valves, heads, nozzles, pipes, controllers, and other related irrigation equipment.
Assists in the establishment and maintenance of an irrigation preventive maintenance program.
Coordinates and monitors irrigation schedules through the use of the energy management system computer and other types of controllers.
Performs installation and modification of irrigation systems, including soil moisture sensors, flow meters, and flow switches.
Keeps appropriate records and reports, including materials use reports and inventory control.
Uses mobile devices and web-based irrigation controller apps to make adjustments in the field and troubleshoot irrigation emergencies.
Performs water auditing procedures to determine the efficiency of irrigation systems and to determine the quality of precipitation rates.
Performs other duties as assigned.