Irrigation Technician

Title: Irrigation Technician Position Type: Staff Full-Time Days Per Week: Monday-Friday Hours Per Week: 40 VP Area: Finance and Administration Department: Facilities Management Location: Elon Campus Position Summary The Irrigation Technician position is housed in the Landscaping and Grounds Department division of the Division of Facilities Management Department, within the Division of Finance and Administration.

This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of both manual and automatic irrigation systems in and around the campus of Elon University. This positions essential to the overall aesthetics that has been established at Elon University.

Benefits

of Working at Elon As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities.

Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations. Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes: 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation. Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university. Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic. Free use of campus fitness facilities. Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity.

At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service. Minimum Required Education and Experience High school diploma or GED with minimum 3 years of experience Preferred Education and Experience Associate degree, or vocational or technical school degree in Horticulture, irrigation technology, turfgrass management, or related field Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities On-Call: The position is part of the emergency response team and is required to be available to assist with preparation, throughout, and after inclement weather events.

This is not limited to inclement weather events, but all university emergency events. There may be an occasion on-call requirements should an irrigation leak warrant the call in to repair. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No formal supervisory responsibilities are included with this position. However, when augmented with seasonal workers, the employee must coordinate their efforts to accomplish the work assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have the ability to read and understand maintenance journals to perform preventative maintenance and other related tasks. MATHMATICS SKILLS Must have the ability to perform simple to medium complex calculations such as determining volume, area, and percentages. Must be able to take measurements and determine size of pipe, amount of pipe, or number of nozzles and/or heads.

REASONING ABILITY Essential while operating equipment to avoid potentially dangerous situations when operating in a University campus environment. Sound judgment must be used to protect students, facility, and staff while operating equipment. OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED Basic electrical knowledge to safely make wiring connections is required.

Demonstrated experience with equipment common to the trade (i.e. trencher, skid loader, etc.) is also essential. Familiarity with Toro Sentinel Irrigation system a plus. Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing Must have NC Driver's license and be insurable by the university carrier. Job Duties Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct operational problems with campus irrigation systems, pumps, and backflows.

Perform repairs or adjustments to irrigation systems by cutting, gluing, laying PVC pipe, installing fittings, heads, nozzles, irrigation valves, and meters. Adjustments to system may include proper nozzle sizing, head coverage, pressure adjustments, and valve operations. Perform research on pumps, electrical solenoids, valves, heads, transmitters, etc.

, and order necessary parts for repair or insurance. Coordinate with Sports Turf Manager, Athletic Fields Supervisor, Landscape Manager, and Turf Landscape Supervisor in developing a campus-wide irrigation schedule. Responsible for programming controllers, and monitoring well pumps, pump stations, and lake levels. Perform scheduled maintenance activities to include but not limited to the support of special events, projects, conferences, and other activities hosted on the campus of Elon University.

Document and update of all in-ground irrigation lines, valves, controllers, pumps, and other related equipment. Document and maintain records of quantities and timing of irrigation and rainfall data. Assist with design and coordination of new landscape irrigation designs and installation. Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus.

All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon.

Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.