Irrigation Technician, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking an Irrigation Technician to maintain and install irrigation systems across campus, ensuring proper moisture for landscapes. You will inspect, diagnose and repair controllers, valves and sprinklers, and perform regular maintenance checks on the irrigation network.

The role involves operating tractors and related equipment, handling trenching and piping, and ensuring safety while maintaining campus grounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years' experience, or a relevant technical/vocational degree may substitute for experience.
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or ability to obtain one upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates, inspects, maintains, repairs and installs irrigation systems for university grounds.
• Manages computerized controllers, diagnoses problems and performs routine maintenance like adjusting sprinklers.
• Troubleshoots irrigation components and digs to repair leaks or replace parts.
• Installs, tests and maintains new irrigation systems, backflow devices and controllers; operates related equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational degree

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Title: Irrigation Technician, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63549

Department

Florida State University Grounds Department

Responsibilities

Operates, inspects, maintains, repairs and installs irrigation systems for Florida State University grounds to ensure adequate moisture for landscape.

Conducts routine maintenance checks of campus irrigation systems. Inspects, maintains, resets and repairs irrigation systems, which includes managing computerized controllers, diagnosing problems, and performing routine maintenance like adjusting sprinklers and replacing parts. Troubleshoots irrigation controllers, wires, solenoid valves, and sprinkler heads of all types. Hand digs to accomplish repairs replacing faulty parts and repairing leaks. Removes old sprinkler systems and recovers reusable irrigation components.

Installs, tests and maintains new irrigation systems, backflow devices and controllers. Operates tractors, trenchers, and other equipment needed to install and repair sprinkler lines. Digs trenches and installs pipes, wires, valves, valve boxes, sprinkler heads, and lines. Sets and maintains times on computer and electronic valve clocks.

Safely operates and maintains grounds equipment to ensure the health and appearance of university grounds. Ensures that all manual and power equipment is in proper working condition and reports maintenance problems to the supervisor. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor or higher authority.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and two years' experience, or a relevant Technical or vocational degree may substitute for experience.

A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Veterans' Preference

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Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.