Licensed Irrigation Tech
About The Position
The University of New Mexico Facility Services is seeking a motivated, skilled, and safety-conscious Licensed Irrigation Technician for its Landscaping Services team. The position operates, maintains, repairs, and installs irrigation systems supporting hundreds of acres of campus grounds and open spaces. The work helps preserve the campus landscape, support healthy turf, trees, shrubs, and other landscape assets, and promote efficient water use. Facility Services maintains more than 10 million square feet of facilities and 680 acres of open space. This is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible staff position based at the University of New Mexico’s Main Campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The position is non-exempt and pays $17.56–$22.29 per hour. It requires a current State of New Mexico Irrigation License (CID-JS), and a New Mexico driver’s license if operating a motor vehicle is required on the job. The successful candidate must maintain required certification or licensure and undergo a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities.
- Current State of New Mexico Irrigation License (CID-JS); licensure must be maintained.
- A valid New Mexico driver's license is required if operating a motor vehicle is necessary for the job.
- Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
- Degrees from an accredited institution above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial irrigation systems.
- Familiarity with Rain Bird IQ Central Control systems and other irrigation control technologies.
- Knowledge of water requirements for turfgrass, trees, shrubs, and ornamental landscapes in the Albuquerque environment, including identifying system inefficiencies and applying water-conservation practices.
- Ability to read irrigation plans, diagrams, and system layouts, and to troubleshoot, organize, and problem-solve.
- Experience operating irrigation-related equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining a positive customer-service approach.
Responsibilities
- Turn irrigation systems on and off as designated.
- Repair and replace hoses, pipes, sprinkler heads, and fixtures.
- Operate sprinkler timers, clocks, and controls.
- Replace or repair irrigation valves.
- Install or repair irrigation lines.
- Test backflow devices.
- Assist with various maintenance activities as required.
- Care for and maintain equipment and supplies, and promote continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Perform snow removal as required.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Pension and additional retirement plans with employer contributions; eligible employees may be required to make mandatory retirement contributions.
- Annual vacation leave of up to 168 hours per year, sick leave of up to 96 hours per year, and 11 paid holidays.
- Professional development, career advancement opportunities, and tuition remission and dependent education benefits.
- Wellness programs, fitness facilities, and employee well-being resources.
- Community cultural and recreational activities.
- Stable employment and opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
