Irrigation Technician - Maintenance

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Irrigation Technician designs, renovates, maintains, repairs, and schedules irrigation systems and water features/fountains across BYU campus and the Missionary Training Center. This position provides training and technical guidance to crews and gardening and sports field supervisors in safety, maintenance, repair, scheduling, and auditing practices for campus irrigation infrastructure. The Irrigation Specialist applies technical knowledge in irrigation hydraulics, electrical troubleshooting, blueprint reading, utility locating, and drafting software to support efficient system performance and project execution. This position also provides skilled heavy equipment support, supervises a small crew on assigned work, responds to after-hours campus emergencies from April through November, and participates in snow removal operations.

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
3+ years’ experience in irrigation install/repair
Ability to pass post-interview physical exam
Physical effort: moderate, represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions
Environment: frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters
Hazards: Moderate existing or potential hazards

Nice To Haves

Landscape Management Degree plus 3+ years’ experience in irrigation install/repair
Pump station components (pumps, filters, etc.)
Marking underground utilities
Irrigation hydraulics & components
Irrigation scheduling/auditing
Blueprints/plans for takeoffs
Utah Commercial Driver’s License to use university vehicles: Service truck and dump truck
Riding trencher, excavators, loader, forklift, soil compactor, tractors, air compressor, and ATV
Electric and gas power saws, drills, pumps, backflow test kit, power washer, hand blowers, location equipment, and various hand tools
IA Certified (CID,CIT,CIC, CLIA)
HDPE Pipe Fusion certification
Leadership certification/training
Backflow certification
Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) or equivalent certification
Hydropoint University/Weathertrak Optiflow Certification

Responsibilities

Design, install, maintain, repair, and schedule irrigation systems and water features
Apply electrical, hydraulic, drafting, and utility locating knowledge to irrigation systems and projects
Safety, Public Relations, Vehicle Maintenance, and Inspections
Provide construction support and operate heavy equipment
Obtain and maintain a CDL for operating commercial dump trucks.
Operate heavy equipment such as loaders, track hoes, skid steers, small utility loaders, trenchers, and assist with the vacuum truck
Provide after-hours support for campus emergencies from March through November, including issues relevant to Grounds such as down trees, broken water lines, spills, graffiti, and related needs
Assist and support secondary canal infrastructure shareholders in emergencies from April through October while maintaining minimal downtime
Be on call to work with a team in assigned snow removal areas to clear walks, stairs, roads, plazas, crosswalks, ADA areas, parking lots, and as necessary, athletic fields
Fulfill snow removal duties safely, bearing in mind the needs and safety of the intended user
Completing tasks and projects without direct supervision
Cultivating relationships with university personnel
Training and mentoring students/employees
Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate good emotional intelligence

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU