Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician

Facilities Management Services

Building Services: Landscape & Grounds

Competitive salary of $43,000- $45,005 with great benefits!

Downtown Atlanta Campus 

Schedule: Monday- Friday | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm 

These are exciting times at the Building Services Department. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you!  We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team. 

The Building Services Department is seeking (1) an Irrigation Technician to join the already awesome team, taking the Building Services Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES The Building Services Department A GREAT PLACE?

• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate will perform tasks related to irrigation. This includes maintaining and repairing irrigation systems. Replaces, repairs, troubleshoots, and adjusts faulty irrigation components, including but not limited to controllers, valves, heads, main and lateral lines, belts, switches, and contacts. Operates lightweight standard trenching and digging machinery. Guides and oversees the work of others if related support is needed (e.g., Groundkeepers).

In addition to supporting the department with irrigation duties, assignments will generally fall into one of the following groupings, although overlapping of duties may occur as needed:

• Conducts wet checks and monitors irrigation system performance in designated areas regularly.
• Operates timers, clocks, and controls for sprinklers.
• Programs irrigation controllers as needed.
• Replaces, repairs, and troubleshoots faulty irrigation components, such as controllers, valves, heads, and main and lateral lines.
• Installs new drip irrigation and turf sprinkler systems as needed.
• Performs scheduled shutoffs for campus event requests.
• Recognizes water deficiencies in turf areas and makes the necessary corrections.
• Orders, purchases, and inventories of supplies.
• Operates lightweight standard trenching and digging machinery (e.g., Walk behind a Ditch Witch, Stand on min-skid steer).
• Drives to any of the GSU campuses to perform the work.
• May assist in maintenance activities as required.
• Guides and oversee the work of others if related support is needed (e.g. Groundskeepers).

• Perform physical activity (e.g., heavy lifting, pushing, pulling objects over 50 pounds).
• Read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned and attend meetings associated with the scope of work.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and three years of related experience, such as landscape irrigation, installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation and/or sprinkler systems, or related plumbing equipment and pumps.
• A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of operating lightweight standard trenching and digging machinery (e.g., trenchers, excavators, and ditchers).
• Knowledge of work-related health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of Xeriscape techniques.
• Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings (e.g. blueprints).