Full Time Irrigator

Irrigation Specialist
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Working Title: Irrigation Specialist
Classification Title: Irrigation Specialist
Priority Application Date: Sunday, October 25th @ 11:55 PST (Posting will remain open until filled)
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Under the general direction of the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services and Grounds Leads, the Irrigation Specialist repairs, maintains and installs sprinkler heads, piping, valves and electronic controllers, including low voltage wiring for the purpose of optimizing watering efficiency on campus. Works with a team engaged in landscape projects, maintenance and repairs. Sets campus irrigation controllers to optimize campus irrigation coverage given expected weather conditions, water agency restrictions, and plant health.
FLSA : Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime compensation)
Time Base : Full-Time

Work Hours : Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. - Grounds and Landscaping Services is responsible for maintaining 170 landscaped acres and over 3,000 trees on a sprawling park-like Campus. Grounds and Landscape Services trims, irrigates, cleans, fertilizes, provides pest control, and renovates campus site improvements that encompass:

• Over 3,000 trees, comprising 250 species
• Irrigation systems comprising 5 well pumps, 7 zone controllers, 750 valves, and 12,000 sprinklers heads

and the mechanical principles of sprinkler equipment. General knowledge of the kinds of sprinkler control devices and irrigation equipment available on the market.
operate equipment, such as small trench-diggers; Two years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, with one year in the maintenance, repair, or modification of irrigation systems and irrigation equipment.
Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintaining sustainable landscapes, irrigation systems, and athletic fields.
Experience with operating and maintaining equipment such as trenchers, front loaders, back hoes, bobcat loaders, and electronic tracing/troubleshooting equipment.
Ability to maintain records, inventory, and supplies.
Ability to use standard office software applications (i.e. word processing, email).
Excellent customer service skills including with vendor and campus stakeholder communication
Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
Ability to work weekends, early work shifts, and/or other Changes in work schedule including call backs/available for emergencies
In accordance with the provisions of Article 19 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Agreement) between the Board of Trustees of the California State University (University) and the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU), employees may be required to work overtime hours as directed by the Appropriate Administrator.
Ability to frequently lift and carry gardening equipment and materials up to 50 lbs.
Experience in design, estimation, and installation of new landscapes and irrigation systems.
Experience working with contractors installing sprinkler systems around new structures to assure proper irrigating capacities of the systems.
Experience preparing or revising sketches and as-built drawings to document changes in landscape.
Documents Needed to Apply (2)
The lush, 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and Black-Serving Institution (BSI). The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
"As California's capital university, Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead, serve, and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution, an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Black Serving Institution, and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education."
As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit
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As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).
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