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IrrigationTechnician
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“Irrigation Technician. Skills: Irrigation systems, Water management, Groundskeeping, Equipment operation. Install, maintain, and manage computerized irrigation systems. Monitor and operate computerized water management system”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure that the campus landscape is properly watered; Improve water conservation on campus; Ensure that appropriate credits are received for City BES Sewer Credit Program
Industry & Context.
Designated essential personnel member, Must be able to use a respirator when required, Considerable and usually sustained physical effort, Strength and agility for heavy lifting, Knowledge of correct body dynamics, Ability to operate physically demanding equipment, Acceptable driving record, Valid driver’s license for operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Florida, Tier 2 respondent for designated campus emergencies and events, Return to campus when directed during declared campus emergency
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of relevant experience, Experience in design, installation, and operation of computer-controlled irrigation systems, Experience and proficiency in performing landscape maintenance, Knowledge of safe use of heavy and specialized equipment, Knowledge of drainage and water principles of water conservation, Knowledge of State, County, and City plumbing codes as they relate to irrigation system installations, Computer skills are required to operate the college’s computerized water management system, Good oral and written communication skills are required to present and exchange technical information and specifications, Must be able to use a respirator when required, Considerable and usually sustained physical effort, Strength and agility for heavy lifting and knowledge of correct body dynamics, Ability to operate physically demanding equipment, Well developed verbal and writing skills to present and exchange technical information and specifications with grounds maintenance management, staff, co-workers, sub-contractors, and outside vendors, Must possess an acceptable driving record and a valid driver’s license for operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Florida, Maxicom operator certification within twelve months of employment
Nice to Have
Experience in design, installation, and operation of computer-controlled irrigation systems
What You'll Do.
and manage computerized irrigation systems
Monitor and operate computerized water management system
Perform duties of a Groundskeeper position
and repair existing irrigation systems
Set and maintain automatic irrigation systems
and maintain new irrigation systems
Replace hardware for water management system
Operate special and/or heavy equipment and vehicles
Assist in planning and construction of special campus projects
Install and maintain all irrigation backflow devices
Order irrigation supplies
Obtain quotes for services from outside contractors
Document and maintain appropriate logs
Recommend and assist in prioritization of upgrades
Assist in budget preparation
Coordinate college’s efforts under City BES Sewer Credit Program
Respond to work order requests and needs for assistance
Perform specialized tasks during adverse weather conditions
Serve as essential personnel for reopening the college
Assist in the collection of meter readings and other data
Perform grounds maintenance when necessary
Assist with other Physical Facilities responsibilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with the Grounds Foreperson to plan and complete landscape projects; Exchange technical information and specifications with grounds maintenance management, staff, co-workers, sub-contractors, and outside vendors
Communication Scope
Good oral and written communication skills; Well developed verbal and writing skills
Full Job Description
**Department** Physical Facilities, Grounds **Compensation** $18.67 Hourly **** **General Description / Primary Purpose** Under the general direction of Grounds Management, installs, maintains, and manages the computerized irrigation systems, controllers, and backflow devices in a safe manner. Primary accountabilities also include monitoring and operating the college’s computerized water management system and performing all the duties of a Groundskeeper position. Performs work as a designated essential personnel member. Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis, subject to supervisory direction and review. Work performing independent tasks and/or assisting the irrigation crew and/or supervisor in keeping the campus irrigation systems in good working condition to ensure that the campus landscape is properly watered while working to improve water conservation on campus. **Job Functions** * Operates, maintains, and repairs existing irrigation systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings. Sets and maintains automatic irrigation systems to run systematically according to the landscape care program. * Designs, installs, tests, and maintains new irrigation systems, backflow devices, and controllers. * Monitors and operates the college-wide Maxicom System (computerized water management system). Replaces hardware as needed for this system (e.g., wires, valves, etc.) * Operates special and/or heavy equipment and vehicles to perform the duties of an irrigation specialist and equipment operator. * Assists in planning and construction of special campus projects on all campuses as assigned. * Installs and maintains all irrigation backflow devices district-wide. * Works with the Grounds Foreperson to plan and complete landscape projects at multiple sites. * Orders irrigation supplies, spare parts, and equipment as authorized and takes deliveries on or off campus. Obtains quotes for services from outside contractors as requested, in compliance
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