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The Irrigation Technician is responsible for installing, operating, inspecting, repairing and maintaining all irrigation systems to ensure the grounds are maintained properly by the Landscape department. The position reports to the Supervisor of Landscaping.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and curative maintenance on pump stations
- Operate main pumps and pump controllers
- Operate small trenching machines
- Set and maintain programs of irrigation controllers
- Track down and repair water leaks and faulty wiring
- Inspect and repair lines, valves, actuators, sprinklers and drips
- Install new sprinkler and drip systems
- Troubleshoot automatic systems
- Train other Groundskeepers on irrigation
- Perform grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have reasonable, predictable in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate Degree in Horticultural or Agriculture preferred. Certification in irrigation trouble shooting is desired. 2-5 years of experience in irrigation system maintenance with the ability and experience in reading blue prints is required. Comprehensive knowledge of underground irrigation system repairs and installation techniques is required. Ability to operate multiple types of machinery such as a tractor, trencher, auger, chipper, electronic tracing devices and other related machinery is required. Must possess knowledge and experience of system troubleshooting. Must possess and maintain current State of Arizona driver’s license
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Frequently this position will encounter wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat and the risk of electrical shock. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
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