Irrigation Systems Lead: Maintenance & Sustainability

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University seeks an Irrigation Systems Assistant Manager to oversee computerized underground irrigation on Reynolda Campus and off-campus properties. The role develops maintenance plans, coordinates projects, and ensures system reliability while optimizing water use.

The position includes training staff, implementing sustainability initiatives, troubleshooting components, and collaborating with leadership to integrate irrigation improvements across facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with three or more years of related experience.
• Knowledge of underground irrigation repair and installation techniques and design of irrigation systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform pipe-flow calculations, run times, and head selections.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements long-term irrigation maintenance plans to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Trains staff on irrigation installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Monitors water usage and implements sustainability initiatives to reduce consumption while maintaining landscaping quality.
• Coordinates irrigation projects across departments and with leadership to align with facilities plans.
• Troubleshoots controllers, valves, heads, and main/lateral lines; replaces faulty components.
• Ensures safety and reports incidents to the Landscaping Manager and Safety Director.
• Operates and troubleshoots computerized valve clocks and related systems.
• Conducts wet checks and monitors irrigation performance in designated areas.
• Schedules campus shut-offs for events and responds to irrigation-related requests.
• Develops communication plans for irrigation systems across horticulture, landscaping, turf, and trees.

Skills

Computer skills

Time clocks

Blueprint reading

Math proficiency

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Water management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PC-based software

Irrigation controllers

Job description

Wake Forest University seeks an Irrigation Systems Assistant Manager to oversee computerized underground irrigation on Reynolda Campus and off-campus properties. The role develops maintenance plans, coordinates projects, and ensures system reliability while optimizing water use.

The position includes training staff, implementing sustainability initiatives, troubleshooting components, and collaborating with leadership to integrate irrigation improvements across facilities.