Irrigation Specialist

at  California State University

Job no: 544261
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Groundsworker, is responsible for common area and landscape irrigation systems.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knows types of heads, spray patterns, valves, atmospheric breakers, water pressure for all campus systems. Uses mechanical and manual pipe threading devices. Knows and uses all types of fittings, pipes and related materials involved in sprinkler systems. Knowledge of plant soil requirements are essential to the position.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university’s commitment to a “vision of excellence.”

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, with one year in the maintenance, repair, or modification of irrigation systems and irrigation equipment required.

PHYSICAL SUMMARY

• Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

• Maintains, modifies, repairs, and replaces damaged heads, risers, lines, and valves.
• Trouble shoot irrigation system wiring and irrigation controllers.
• Installs new irrigation systems.
• May occasionally supervise personnel assigned to assist in routine maintenance and installation activities.
• Accurately track labor, materials for work using the proper work order for tracking purposes.
• Construction project inspection, plan review, interfacing with contractors.
• Working knowledge of automated central irrigation system. CSULB has the Rainmaster Central Irrigation System. Specialist is expected to be familiar with operation and programming.