Campus Irrigation Specialist: Smart Water Systems

California State University-Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to repair, maintain, and install sprinkler systems across campus. You will set controllers, manage low-voltage wiring, and work with the Grounds team to optimize watering efficiency.

The role requires knowledge of irrigation equipment, ability to read work orders, and a commitment to safe, inclusive teamwork. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintaining sustainable landscapes, irrigation systems, and athletic fields.
• Experience with operating and maintaining equipment such as trenchers, front loaders, back hoes, bobcat loaders, and electronic tracing/troubleshooting equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computerized irrigation control systems.
• Ability to use a computerized work order system.
• Ability to maintain records, inventory, and supplies.
• Ability to use standard office software applications (i.e. word processing, email).
• Excellent customer service skills including with vendor and campus stakeholder communication
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with a diverse population.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains and installs sprinkler heads, piping, valves and electronic controllers.
• Sets campus irrigation controllers to optimize coverage given weather conditions and water restrictions.
• Works with a team on landscape projects, maintenance and repairs.
• Read and interpret work orders and schedule tasks for irrigation systems.

Skills

Landscape irrigation

Heavy equipment

Irrigation controls

Work orders

Record keeping

Office software

Customer service

Teamwork

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

Maxicom

Job description

California State University, Sacramento is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to repair, maintain, and install sprinkler systems across campus. You will set controllers, manage low-voltage wiring, and work with the Grounds team to optimize watering efficiency.

The role requires knowledge of irrigation equipment, ability to read work orders, and a commitment to safe, inclusive teamwork. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.