Irrigation Mechanic - Design, Install, Maintain (Hybrid)

APPA; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Health & wellness

Generous time off

Remote/hybrid opportunities

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking an Irrigation Mechanic to design, install, and maintain irrigation systems across campuses. You will operate light equipment, perform preventive maintenance, monitor inventory, and ensure safe, code-compliant irrigation infrastructure.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, four years of related experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Travel between PBSC locations and reporting duties are part of the job; PBSC offers competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of irrigation systems and related components.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar applications.

Responsibilities

• Designs new sections of irrigation systems, including piping, valves, heads and controllers.
• Coordinates installation of irrigation piping, valves, wiring, heads and controllers.
• Provides required maintenance of irrigation piping system, heads, pumps, controllers and valves. Responds to work orders for irrigation repairs.
• Routine operation of skid steer loader, mini excavator and tractor related equipment.
• Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operation. Reports any observed problems to supervisor for coordination of repair
• Coordinates and performs preventive maintenance on equipment consistent with equipment recommendations.
• Tracks inventory and prepares and submits list of materials and supplies needed to complete tasks.
• Travels to meetings, between College locations, and for other purposes.
• Prepares required reports for various internal and external requests, including SFWMD Stormwater Permits
• Reviews plans and submittals for new building irrigation systems.
• Follows established safety practices. Maintains and performs in a safe workplace.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Palm Beach State College is seeking an Irrigation Mechanic to design, install, and maintain irrigation systems across campuses. You will operate light equipment, perform preventive maintenance, monitor inventory, and ensure safe, code-compliant irrigation infrastructure.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, four years of related experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Travel between PBSC locations and reporting duties are part of the job; PBSC offers competitive benefits