Irrigation Systems Specialist - Grounds

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly’s Facilities Management and Development department is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to maintain and repair campus irrigation systems, including planning and installing new setups. This full-time, on-site role focuses on grounds irrigation across Cal Poly Santa Luis Obispo campus.

The position requires two years of irrigation/garden maintenance experience and a valid driver’s license. You will work under supervision, with potential collaboration from senior staff to ensure efficient

Qualifications

• Two years of grounds experience with irrigation systems.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair irrigation systems and components in grounds areas.
• Modify existing irrigation systems; perform planning, cost estimating and installation of new systems.
• Inspect and service automatic sprinkler control devices and heads; ensure proper coverage.
• Perform irrigation efficiency testing and adjust systems to improve water use efficiency.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Repair & maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Two years of grounds experience

Driver's license required

Job description

Cal Poly’s Facilities Management and Development department is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to maintain and repair campus irrigation systems, including planning and installing new setups. This full-time, on-site role focuses on grounds irrigation across Cal Poly Santa Luis Obispo campus.

The position requires two years of irrigation/garden maintenance experience and a valid driver’s license. You will work under supervision, with potential collaboration from senior staff to ensure efficient