Irrigation Technician (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Title:Irrigation Technician (Multiple Vacancies)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 57554
Department

FSU Grounds

Responsibilities

This position tests, maintains, and repairs automatic irrigation systems, including sprinklers, rotors, pumps, water lines, irrigation wiring, control valves, and controllers. Occasionally performs system augmentations and additions.

• Installs, tests, maintains, and repairs drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. Conducts routine maintenance checks. Troubleshoots irrigation controllers, wires, solenoid valves, and sprinkler heads of all types. Hand digs to accomplish repairs replacing faulty parts and repairing leaks.
• Operates tractors, trenchers, and other equipment needed to install and repair sprinkler lines. Digs trenches and installs pipes, wires, valves, valve boxes, sprinkler heads, and lines. Sets and maintains times on computer and electronic valve clocks.
• Removes old sprinkler systems and recovers reusable irrigation components.
• May be assigned special projects to maintain a safe, clean, sustainable and attractively landscaped environment for the students, faculty, and staff of our institution.
• May assist in coordinating with other departments on campus or outside contractors.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to two years. (Note: Technical or vocational degree in appropriate mechanical trade area may substitute for experience.)
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including standing, bending, reaching, stooping for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 lbs in excess, and working under all weather conditions.
A valid Florida or Georgia driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment and materials used in area of work.
• Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Other Information

Other vacant position to be filled from this posting: 00058249

University Information

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.