Outdoor Irrigation Technician – Campus Grounds

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UCLA's Grounds team and help maintain the irrigation systems that keep our campus landscapes thriving. In this hands-on role, you'll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manual and automatic irrigation systems while supporting a safe, efficient, and well-maintained campus environment.

We're looking for a skilled, safety-minded professional who takes pride in quality work and enjoys working outdoors as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience with installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical irrigation specifications.
• Knowledge of water management and conservation practices.
• Proficient in operating hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair manual and automatic irrigation systems.
• Support a safe, efficient, and well-maintained campus environment.
• Read specifications and plans, document work, and maintain records.
• Operate equipment such as trencher and light vehicles as needed.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Water management

Troubleshooting

Irrigation installation

CMMS usage

Trencher operation

Forklift operation

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

CA Driver's License, Class C

Forklift Certification

Tools

CMMS

Trencher

Job description

Join UCLA's Grounds team and help maintain the irrigation systems that keep our campus landscapes thriving. In this hands-on role, you'll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manual and automatic irrigation systems while supporting a safe, efficient, and well-maintained campus environment.

We're looking for a skilled, safety-minded professional who takes pride in quality work and enjoys working outdoors as part of a dedicated team.