Irrigation Technician

Job Description

The Facilities Services Department oversees the maintenance and operations of all campus facilities, including buildings, grounds, and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance systems across University property.
• Perform emergency repairs to irrigation systems as needed.
• Assist with the seasonal start-up a winterization of irrigation systems.
• Support the installation of new irrigation systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: 
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience: 
• Minimum of two years of experience in residential or commercial irrigation.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
• Strong understanding of irrigation system operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to diagnose and repair irrigation system issues.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and maintain all campus irrigation systems.

• Other Conditions
• Valid TN Driver’s License
• All Facilities Services personnel are considered "Essential Personnel." In the event of extraordinary situations, the University may suspend normal operations and classes in whole or part. In such instances, all Essential Personnel must fulfill their duties in order to (1) ensure the continuation of critical University operations; (2) attend to the needs of students and other members of the University community; and (3) protect the University’s assets. Essential Personnel are expected to come to work in any and all extraordinary/emergency situations unless it is unsafe to do so or they are specifically excused by their supervisor.

• Applicant must be able to read and follow instructions, have a positive attitude, interact well with others in a team environment and follow the departmental attendance policy

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an onsite position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR05
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