Irrigation Specialist

Job Description

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now hiring an Irrigation Specialist for the Daytona Beach campus. This position is responsible for installation and maintenance of the campus and other assigned irrigation systems. They are responsible for the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems low voltage controls and the installation, operation, and preventive maintenance on electrical and hydraulic systems components

Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for additions and modifications to existing systems and maintaining an accurate "as built" drawing inventory of all installed systems at all locations.
• Schedules and implements operations to ensure adequate irrigation of all areas at appropriate times to ensure that sod and landscaped areas are maintained in an acceptable state to University administration and to preclude water damage to University structures and parked vehicles.
• Analyze and change system components as required, invoking the ability to understand low voltage and hydraulic problems, then recommend and implement solutions.
• Installation of pressure relief valves to insure safe operations of all systems.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school (or GED) level ability in spelling, grammar, basic composition, and math.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and must meet the University’s standards for approved drivers. Unacceptable driving records (as stated in the Use of Equipment and Vehicles Procedure 1.17) include the following (for three years from the date of each occurrence):
  • More than 3 moving violations and/or accidents in 3 years
  • More than 2 moving violations and/or accidents in any 1 year
  • A major conviction in the last 3 years, including (but not limited to) driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and/or homicide or assault by motor vehicle.

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Basic knowledge of irrigation loop system.
• Ability to install and maintain low voltage controls and understand their operation.
• Knowledge of both conventional and 2-wire irrigation systems
• Ability to comprehend basic instructions and to respond effectively.
  • Such as irrigation maps & blueprints
• Must be able to lift and/or carry miscellaneous grounds/irrigation equipment or supplies short distances and to push or pull a hand cart. Eye–hand coordination is essential for proper operation of power tools and other work associated with irrigation work.
• Employee must take necessary precautions due to the nature of the equipment they are working on and the outside elements subjected to, to protect self and others from the hazards associated with this type of work.
• Must be prepared to work nights and weekends and be trained by the Irrigation Crew Leader and Supervisor in the proper operation and maintenance of the irrigation system.