IRRIGATION SPECIALIST

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

35d • $18 - $30

About The Position

Perform advanced irrigation system installation and repair work for all Medical Center and University grounds including, but not limited to, designing new and redesigning existing irrigation systems; conduct studies to determine deficiencies or ineffective water flow/distribution; analyze water loss and layout of irrigation systems; participate in determining strategies for new and existing irrigation systems.

Requirements

• Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education with coursework in skilled crafts or trades training in irrigation systems.
• Work generally requires three years of experience in maintaining grounds and/or landscaping to acquire specialized knowledge of irrigation systems, turf management, sports fields, horticulture, and/orlandscape design.
• An Associate degree or two years post-secondary education in a closely related field (e.g., agriculture, horticulture, landscape design, turf management) may offset experience on a 1:1 basis.
• OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced irrigation system installation and repair work, to include locating and troubleshooting existing water lines, designing new and redesigning existing irrigation systems and determining if systems are functioning properly and efficiently.
• Assist in analysis of irrigation system layout; participate in determining strategies for new and existing irrigation systems; conduct studies to determine deficiencies or ineffective water flow/distribution; analyze water loss and pressure.
• Assist in the installation, connection and testing of irrigation lines, irrigation systems and related water systems; perform routine irrigation system installation work, as necessary, such as laying and connecting water lines and installing irrigation fixtures.
• Assist in the repair or replacement of such items as broken, leaky or corroding above and below ground level lines, pumps and valves; perform minor repair work, as necessary, on clogged irrigation plumbing equipment, such as controllers and valves.
• Perform functional and performance checks of back flow preventers, meters and gauges, taking necessary corrective action to include maintenance and repair; perform tests to ensure adherence to pertinent city codes; maintain records as required.
• Service, clean and check for efficiency of valves, heads, nozzles and drains of irrigation systems; perform start up and shut down procedures, as required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
• Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees