Landscape Irrigation Specialist — Hybrid Eligible

Dallas College; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a Landscape Services Irrigation Technician to support the Facilities Management Department in maintaining and repairing irrigation systems across Dallas College locations. The role requires knowledge of landscape design, irrigation controllers, and water conservation, plus experience with power tools and maintenance of landscape equipment.

A Texas driver’s license is required; licensure as an Irrigation Technician or the ability to obtain it within six months is essential;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus three years of related experience.
• Must be a Licensed Irrigation Technician or ability to obtain license within six months.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 am to 5:00 pm workday including nights and weekends.
• Current and valid Texas driver’s license required for offsite travel.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
• Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of irrigation systems using hand powered tools and/or equipment.
• Ensures the highest quality of landscaping maintenance work across all Dallas College locations.
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems and maintains assigned equipment.
• Report equipment repair problems to the Facilities Manager.
• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and designs of irrigation systems that address water conservation requirements according to the Texas Commission on Environmental quality.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining equipment utilized both for irrigation and landscape related functions.
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures on irrigation systems and pump stations.
• Requisitions and maintains inventory of parts needed for irrigation system maintenance and expansions.
• Maintains related records and drawings.
• Troubleshoots low voltage irrigation electrical systems, irrigation valve malfunctions, basic irrigation pump station malfunctions and basic irrigation time clock malfunctions.
• Works with other facilities teammates to ensure the highest level of customer service and provides safe and healthy grounds for Dallas College students, faculty, and staff.
• Assists other Facilities Management teams as required.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscape design

Power tools

Water conservation

Irrigation controllers

Maintenance

Repair

Reading irrigation diagrams

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Dallas College seeks a Landscape Services Irrigation Technician to support the Facilities Management Department in maintaining and repairing irrigation systems across Dallas College locations. The role requires knowledge of landscape design, irrigation controllers, and water conservation, plus experience with power tools and maintenance of landscape equipment.

A Texas driver’s license is required; licensure as an Irrigation Technician or the ability to obtain it within six months is essential;