Irrigation Technician

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation and sick time

Retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Free access to libraries and museums

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is looking for a dedicated Irrigation Technician to provide skilled maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. Work includes inspecting and improving irrigation systems to enhance water conservation and operational efficiency.

A strong candidate will have experience in maintenance, a valid driver's license, and the potential to obtain an Irrigation Technician License within a year. The position offers competitive health benefits, paid vacation, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on commercial irrigation systems.
• Current Class 'C' Operator Driver License required.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Inspect irrigation systems for proper performance.
• Perform repairs and adjustments on irrigation systems.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on the irrigation system.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of irrigation systems

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduation or GED

Irrigation Technician License (able to obtain within one year)

Job description

Job Posting Title: Irrigation Technician

Hiring Department: Campus Grounds and Landscape

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Hours may vary based on water restrictions, seasonal changes, campus events, and emergencies. May require overtime with minimum notice. Hiring decision contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check, and receiving an acceptable driver’s rating. Applications will be reviewed online.

Purpose

To provide skilled specialized maintenance and repair of University irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspects irrigation systems for proper performance.
• Performs repairs, adjustments, and settings on the campus irrigation system in a timely manner, including both centralized and manual systems.
• Performs routing preventative maintenance on the irrigation system.
• Improves the irrigation system for water conservation.
• Sets irrigation timers on automatic control devices in assigned area of responsibility to promote healthy plant growth, while at the same time following up to date water restrictions.
• Follows established safety procedures. Maintains the shop areas, work sites, equipment, and tools in a safe and orderly fashion. Drives, cleans and maintains University vehicles and equipment.
• Attends shop and departmental meetings. Attends required safety training sessions or classes. Completes and submits accurate daily labor and weekly time reports.
• Other related duties will be assigned, including working with other departments within the University and throughout The University of Texas System.
• May work in confined spaces, be exposed to loud noises, be exposed to dust/allergens, and lift up to 50 lbs. May twist, grasp, pull, and bend. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two years of experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on commercial irrigation systems.
• Able to obtain an Irrigation Technician License through TCEQ within one calendar year of being hired.
• Current Class "C" Operator Driver License required.
• Prior to date of hire, applicant selected must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) showing a driving history going back 36 months. This includes all states resides in for the past 36 months.
• MVR will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a University-owned vehicle. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of course work or training in irrigation maintenance and installation.
• More than four years of experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in irrigation fields.
• Have one of the following: Irrigator's, Auditor, Inspector's, BPAT License.
• Experience with installation and repair of central controlled irrigation systems.

Salary Range

$44,000 + depending on qualifications

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and may be notified as required. All prospective employees are informed of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report and may obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.