Irrigation Systems Technician - Grounds Excellence

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

Job summary

The California State University – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Campus is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to maintain and repair campus irrigation systems, plan upgrades, estimate costs, and install new components.

Under general supervision in Facilities Management and Development, you will service sprinkler heads, valves, and automatic controllers, perform efficiency testing, and implement improvements to water use and system reliability.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, with one year in the maintenance, repair, or modification of irrigation systems and irrigation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair grounds irrigation systems including modification of existing systems and the planning, cost estimating, and installation of new systems.
• Perform irrigation system maintenance on sprinkler heads, valves, pipes, and automatic control devices.

Skills

Repair sprinkler lines

Sprinkler heads

Valves

Automatic controller devices

Irrigation efficiency testing

Job description

The California State University – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Campus is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to maintain and repair campus irrigation systems, plan upgrades, estimate costs, and install new components.

Under general supervision in Facilities Management and Development, you will service sprinkler heads, valves, and automatic controllers, perform efficiency testing, and implement improvements to water use and system reliability.