Horticulturist & Irrigation Specialist: System Optimizer

Universal Studios; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 93,677,000 - 99,187,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking an Irrigation Specialist (Horticulturist) to maintain, repair, and optimize irrigation systems across the property, supporting landscape health and water efficiency. This role works independently on irrigation tasks while coordinating with landscape and operations teams to support daily park functions, seasonal needs, and special events.

Responsibilities include installation, inspections, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Associate degree or equivalent professional experience in irrigation/horticulture.
• Minimum three (3) years of commercial irrigation system experience.
• Knowledge of Calsense and Motorola irrigation systems.
• Ability to read irrigation plans and measurements.
• Ability to apply water-efficient practices.
• Strong plant care and landscaping knowledge.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays.
• Able to work in environments requiring climbing, trenching, or fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, replace, and adjust irrigation components (valves, heads, piping, controllers, wiring).
• Conduct routine inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair to ensure proper coverage, pressure, and performance.
• Map irrigation zones and assist with layout for new installations or modifications.
• Dig trenches and install piping, pumps, controllers, and timers.
• Support irrigation scheduling and water-efficiency practices.
• Complete documentation using computerized maintenance systems.
• Coordinate with landscape teams to support plant health and show quality.
• Operate power equipment and safe hand tools; perform pruning and cleanup as related to irrigation.
• Follow safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in horticulture, irrigation technology, or related field

Tools

Calsense

Motorola irrigation systems

Maximo

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking an Irrigation Specialist (Horticulturist) to maintain, repair, and optimize irrigation systems across the property, supporting landscape health and water efficiency. This role works independently on irrigation tasks while coordinating with landscape and operations teams to support daily park functions, seasonal needs, and special events.

Responsibilities include installation, inspections, troubleshooting, and documentation.