Irrigation System and Grounds Supervisor

Chula Vista Elementary School District; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chula Vista Elementary School District is seeking a supervisor for Facilities Operations Grounds, Irrigation, and Heavy Equipment. The role involves organizing and directing teams responsible for planting, cultivating, repairing, irrigating, and maintaining school grounds and play fields.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and can operate a light truck and related machinery. Experience with irrigation control software and weather station systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Mechanical ability and physical strength required.
• Knowledge of computer systems used in weather stations and irrigation software.

Responsibilities

• Organize, supervise, and directs Grounds, Irrigation and Heavy Equipment teams.
• Plant, cultivate, repair, irrigate, and maintain school grounds and play fields.
• Assist during emergencies as required by the district.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Follow directions

Physical strength

Driver duties

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Irrigation software

Weather station systems

Central control irrigation hardware

Satellite controller programming

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Facilities Operations Manager, organize, supervise, and directs employees assigned to the Facilities Operations Grounds, Irrigation and Heavy Equipment departments which are responsible for planting, cultivating, repairing, irrigating, and maintaining interior and exterior school grounds and play fields.

Essential Job Requirements – Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written directions; mechanical ability; physical strength and ability; ability to drive a light truck and other mechanized equipment.
• A thorough knowledge of computer systems used in weather stations, central control irrigation system programming and all its associated software and hardware.
• Hardware configuration knowledge to be able to program satellite controllers.
• A comprehensive knowledge of water-saving measures and software as related to central control irrigation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose central control system hardware.
• Knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance of grounds.
• Will be required to carry a District issued cell phone.
• Will be required to assist District in emergency events.
• High school diploma or GED required.