Turf Health Technician I — Irrigation & Grounds

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Turf Health Technician I to maintain and enhance the campus landscapes, supporting irrigation systems and turf across multiple campuses. The role involves hands-on maintenance, diagnostics, and collaborative work with grounds teams to ensure healthy, visually appealing landscapes.

Responsibilities include performing repairs, programming controllers, assisting with installations, and carrying out seasonal horticultural practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; licenses/certifications may be required.
• Prefer irrigation installation, maintenance, and repair experience.
• Certification in irrigation technology or backflow prevention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on campus irrigation systems.
• Diagnose issues with 2-wire irrigation systems, pumps, and heads.
• Set up, program, and operate irrigation controllers.
• Assist with new irrigation installations and minor excavations.
• Maintain landscape lighting systems and turf areas.
• Carry out seasonal horticultural practices including aeration and composting.
• Collaborate with turf teams on special projects and safety procedures.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and lift up to 30 pounds as needed.

Skills

Irrigation installation

Irrigation repair

Pump & clock diagnosis

Low-voltage wiring knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Irrigation certification (preferred)

Backflow certification (preferred)

Job description

North Carolina State University is seeking a Turf Health Technician I to maintain and enhance the campus landscapes, supporting irrigation systems and turf across multiple campuses. The role involves hands-on maintenance, diagnostics, and collaborative work with grounds teams to ensure healthy, visually appealing landscapes.

Responsibilities include performing repairs, programming controllers, assisting with installations, and carrying out seasonal horticultural practices.