Irrigation & Landscape Systems Specialist

AIMS Communit College; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start immediately

100% employer provided medical & dent

Summer 4-day work week

Tuition waiver & reimbursement

PERA employer

Free parking on all campuses

Job summary

Aims Community College seeks an experienced grounds and irrigation technician to maintain and repair campus landscapes and irrigation across multiple sites. You will manage scheduling, perform preventive maintenance, and oversee the irrigation system to ensure efficient water use and healthy turf and plantings.

The role requires five years in grounds maintenance, two years with irrigation systems, and the ability to read plans, operate tractors, and use AutoCAD as part of landscape projects.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in grounds maintenance or related field.
• Two (2) years installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems.
• Ability to operate tractors and other grounds equipment.
• Pre-employment physical and MVR checks required.

Responsibilities

• Irrigation systems: schedule and monitor operation of commercial controllers.
• Maintenance and repair of pumps, backflows, and electrical valves.
• General grounds work: trees, shrubs, fertilizing, drainage checks.
• Snow/ice removal and seasonal landscape projects as assigned.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment and tools.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems knowledge

Safety certifications

Ability to read plans

Operate tractors & equipment

Education

Associate’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Aims Community College seeks an experienced grounds and irrigation technician to maintain and repair campus landscapes and irrigation across multiple sites. You will manage scheduling, perform preventive maintenance, and oversee the irrigation system to ensure efficient water use and healthy turf and plantings.

The role requires five years in grounds maintenance, two years with irrigation systems, and the ability to read plans, operate tractors, and use AutoCAD as part of landscape projects.