Irrigation Technician - $2k Sign-On Bonus

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems across campus.

The role requires operating a range of equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and coordinating preventive maintenance to support athletic fields and landscapes. A valid driver's license and ability to drive within two years of hire are required; overtime may be necessary for events and weather-related coverage.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of landscaping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in the installation, repair, maintenance, and scheduling of turf irrigation.
• Knowledge of proper handling, storage, and disposal of pesticides.
• Must have knowledge of Sentinal irrigation controllers (or other irrigation control systems) and athletic field maintenance, or the ability to obtain.
• Ability to do physically demanding work for extended periods of time in a variety of environmental conditions.
• Ability to operate a variety of landscaping equipment such as large trucks, tractors, mowers, and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to recognize and identify turf problems and diseases or the ability to obtain.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to drive within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, troubleshoots, inspects, and performs preventive maintenance on and schedules all irrigation for the university.
• Keeps campus beautified by trimming and edging at the appropriate times and by properly and safely operating the equipment.
• Leads work of others that has been assigned and ensures work is performed in a safe manner.
• Operates safely and properly a variety of equipment including but not limited to: Dingo trenching equipment, riding mowers, tractors, sweepers for turf, seeders, fertilizer spreaders, aerators, deep-tine equipment, highly complex mowing equipment, and snow removal equipment to maintain attractive athletic fields.
• Uses pesticides safely as directed including proper application, storage, and or disposal.
• The employee is required to work all home football games.
• The employee in this position will be considered designated, meaning the work performed is essential to university operations and the employee will be required to work during periods of authorized closings.

Skills

Landscaping knowledge

Irrigation systems

Pesticide handling

Sentinal irrigation controllers

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Turf diagnostics

Tools

Sentinal controllers

Job description

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems across campus.

The role requires operating a range of equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and coordinating preventive maintenance to support athletic fields and landscapes. A valid driver's license and ability to drive within two years of hire are required; overtime may be necessary for events and weather-related coverage.