Irrigation Specialist - Lead & Field Expert

Newport Mesa Unified School District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport-Mesa Unified School District irrigation team is seeking an experienced Irrigation Specialist to install, inspect, repair and maintain district irrigation systems to keep school grounds safe, attractive, and water-efficient.

Under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Manager, you will work on sprinklers, controllers and piping, coordinate with campus staff and vendors, and ensure compliance with safety and district standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year of landscape irrigation experience.
• Valid California driver's license is required.
• Backflow Certification (tester) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems.
• Repair and maintain sprinklers, valves, controllers and piping.
• Test systems for pressure, coverage and leaks.
• Read blueprints; estimate materials and time for projects.
• Coordinate with vendors and district staff; prepare purchase orders.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Landscape construction

Troubleshooting

Water management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Backflow Prevention Equipment

Job description

Newport-Mesa Unified School District irrigation team is seeking an experienced Irrigation Specialist to install, inspect, repair and maintain district irrigation systems to keep school grounds safe, attractive, and water-efficient.

Under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Manager, you will work on sprinklers, controllers and piping, coordinate with campus staff and vendors, and ensure compliance with safety and district standards.