Campus Irrigation Technician — Outdoor Grounds Expert

Auburn Chamber of Commerce; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a dedicated Irrigation Technician to maintain campus landscapes on Auburn's grounds. In this hands-on role, you'll inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems, and assist with installation of new systems across university outdoor spaces.

This position suits someone who enjoys outdoor work and problem solving, helping ensure vibrant, efficient irrigation for students, faculty, staff, and visitors while supporting sustainability

Qualifications

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems.
• Assist with installation of new irrigation systems.
• Provide irrigation expertise for landscaping projects across campus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems on campus grounds.
• Assist with installation of new irrigation systems for landscaping projects.
• Provide irrigation expertise to support landscape maintenance across campus.

Skills

Irrigation system knowledge

Troubleshooting

Outdoor maintenance

Plumbing basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipefitting tools

Backflow prevention devices

Job description

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a dedicated Irrigation Technician to maintain campus landscapes on Auburn's grounds. In this hands-on role, you'll inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems, and assist with installation of new systems across university outdoor spaces.

This position suits someone who enjoys outdoor work and problem solving, helping ensure vibrant, efficient irrigation for students, faculty, staff, and visitors while supporting sustainability