Campus Irrigation Systems Specialist

Aims Community College; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Summer schedule: 4-day work week

Tuition waiver for employees

Free parking

Job summary

Aims Community College seeks an experienced grounds and irrigation specialist to manage the campus irrigation system and oversee landscape maintenance on 100 acres across multiple campus sites.

The role requires an Associate’s in landscape architecture, horticulture or related field and at least three years of irrigation experience, plus ability to operate heavy grounds equipment and use AutoCAD for project design.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in landscape architecture, horticulture or related field, plus three years of knowledge/experience installing, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems.
• Safety Certifications for forklift and skid loader or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Ability to interpret plans and sketches and operate tractors and other grounds equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of campus irrigation systems, including scheduling via controllers.
• Maintain and repair sprinklers, drip systems, pumps, backflows and related equipment.
• Biannual winterization and spring activation of irrigation lines.
• Install and maintain landscape projects using AutoCAD and field work.
• Operate grounds equipment and ensure safety and efficiency.

Education

Associate's degree in landscape architecture, Horticulture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Aims Community College seeks an experienced grounds and irrigation specialist to manage the campus irrigation system and oversee landscape maintenance on 100 acres across multiple campus sites.

The role requires an Associate’s in landscape architecture, horticulture or related field and at least three years of irrigation experience, plus ability to operate heavy grounds equipment and use AutoCAD for project design.