Irrigation Specialist

Irrigation Specialist Location: Santa Cruz Job ID: 55384 JOB POSTING NOTIFICATIONS The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees.
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The IRD for this job is: 07-19-2023 ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA.
That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Physical Planning, Development & Operations (PPDO) manages and oversees all University activities and services related to physical and environmental planning, design and construction, engineering, physical plant maintenance and operations, capital planning and space management, and the associated business services necessary to support these functions.
The University's main campus is spread across more than 2,000 acres and includes over 500 buildings comprising more than 8 million square feet.
The department includes operating budgets of over $48 million, manages a capital project portfolio of approximately $500 million, and employs nearly 300 full time staff to carry forth the duties necessary for the campus' development and operation.
More information can be found at https://physicalplant.
ucsc.
edu/.
JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent and the direction of the Lead Irrigation Specialist, the incumbent maintains, inspects, installs, services, designs, modifies, and repairs campus irrigation systems.
The work may include repairs on pressurized main lines (up to 6 inches) made of various materials such as Transite, PVC, galvanized pipe, etc.
; manual systems, laterals and valves, and all aspects of automatic systems, including athletic field, college, and building landscape area irrigation systems.
The incumbent investigates, excavates, and corrects problems such as leaks, broken pipes, improperly connected fittings, damaged materials, low voltage electrical control problems, malfunctioning equipment, and will adjust controllers, valves, and heads to ensure correct coverage and precipitation rates.
The incumbent will periodically operate and inspect remote control systems and may install new systems including controller wires, pipe, valves and sprinkler heads; and relocate main lines, quick coupler valves and sprinkler heads.
The incumbent will conduct and document annual Planned Maintenance for all irrigation systems on campus: Identify major deficiencies, correct minor deficiencies, record findings on work order and hand in paperwork.
The incumbent will create material orders for repairs, parts, and material supplies, track and record material usage for individual jobs and restock truck supply, maintain time records and work accounting for many separate accounts.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $28.
53 - $29.
69/hour.
Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary above the posted range.
The salary shown above is the budgeted range the University reasonably expects to pay.
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Mon-Fri Shift Includes: Day Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: SX Union Job Code Classification: 008090 (IRRIGATION SPEC) Travel: Up to 25% of the time JOB DUTIES 50% - Maintains Irrigation Systems and Makes Repairs Maintains, inspects, installs, services, designs, modifies, and repairs campus irrigation systems, including pressurized main lines (up to 6 inches) made of various materials such as Transite, PVC, galvanized pipe, etc.
; manual systems, laterals and valves, and all aspects of automatic systems, including athletic field, college, and building landscape area irrigation systems.
Investigates, excavates, and corrects problems such as leaks, broken pipes, improperly connected fittings, damaged materials, low voltage electrical control problems, malfunctioning equipment, etc.
; adjusts controllers, valves, and heads to ensure correct coverage and precipitation rates.
Periodically operates and inspects remote control systems.
Installs new systems including controller wires, pipe valve and sprinkler heads; relocates main line quick coupler valves and sprinkler heads.
30% - Planned Maintenance Program Conducts and documents annual Planned Maintenance for all irrigation systems on campus: Identify major deficiencies, correct minor deficiencies, record findings on work order and hand in paperwork.
5% - Repair Materials Stock Maintenance Creates material orders for repairs, parts, and material supplies.
Tracks and records material usage for individual jobs and restocks truck supply.
Maintains time records and work accounting for many separate accounts.
5% - Record keeping Accurately record time spent on various jobs to matching work orders.
Complete time submission to payroll systems.
Complete materials billing and planned maintenance record keeping.
5% - Sustainability Adheres work to UC sustainability policies.
5% - Other Duties as assigned May assist with other operations as needed such as but not limited to: Traffic control, roadkill removal, shop cleaning, etc.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of older and current irrigation system hardware and materials.
Experience and knowledge of the design and construction of complete irrigation systems.
Ability to and experience with diagnosing problems with irrigation systems and developing and implementing repair plans.
Experience working in a campus setting, with attendant concern toward water conservation, best practices, and coordination with and accommodation of campus activity.
Experience performing, completing, and documenting an irrigation preventative maintenance program on a large scale institutional basis.
Knowledge, ability and experience with mechanical, electrical and plumbing tools, including electronic fault and pipe locators, power pipe threaders, multi-testers, power saws, generators, compressors, etc.
Ability and experience in reading and working from landscape and irrigation blueprints.
Knowledge of the water requirements of landscape planting and lawns.
Knowledge of water holding properties of soil types and the concepts of evapotranspiration.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions to effectively communicate and interact with fellow workers, staff, faculty and students.
Ability to keep organized records of time and materials.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, bend, stoop, and perform duties requiring physical agility and strength.
Ability to dig and manually excavate for irrigation equipment in various soil conditions.
Ability to work outdoors in and environment that may contain grasses, pollens, dust, or other irritants.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of industry standards regarding backflow devices, pipe requirements, etc.
in the installation of new sprinkler systems and the renovation of old systems not conforming to code.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
Ability to perform essential physical job functions.
Ability to perform work in a rugged physical environment and inclement weather with challenging infrastructure requirements.
Ability to successfully work with and around a variety of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides.
Ability to perform vertebrate pest control such as trapping, baiting, or other types of rodent control.
Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees.
To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter.
The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment.
CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.
SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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