Irrigation Specialist

About the role

The Irrigation Specialist position at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach Campus is crucial for maintaining and improving the university's irrigation systems. This role involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing irrigation systems, including low-voltage controls, hydraulic components, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair campus irrigation systems, including low-voltage controllers, valves, piping, and hydraulic components.
• Schedule and perform irrigation operations to ensure proper watering of landscaped areas while minimizing water waste and preventing damage to University property.
• Modify and expand existing irrigation systems and maintain accurate as-built drawings and system documentation.
• Diagnose irrigation system issues and recommend and implement effective repairs and improvements.
• Install and maintain pressure relief valves and other system components to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on irrigation equipment and systems.
• Respond to emergency irrigation repairs and assist during severe weather or campus emergency operations as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial irrigation systems.
• Valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, including low-voltage controls, hydraulic systems, valves, controllers, and PVC pipe installation.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation equipment and related components.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power equipment, and irrigation maintenance equipment safely.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, and prolonged standing.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or GED; three (3) years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial irrigation systems; valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record; working knowledge of irrigation systems, including low-voltage controls, hydraulic systems, valves, controllers, and PVC pipe installation; ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation equipment and related components; ability to operate hand tools, power equipment, and irrigation maintenance equipment safely; ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, and prolonged standing; strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience with commercial or institutional irrigation systems; experience reading irrigation plans or maintaining as-built drawings; experience with irrigation controllers, water conservation practices, and preventive maintenance programs.

Benefits

• Generous time off: up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Tuition coverage: get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
• Personal leave: relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Pay and Schedule

• The hourly range for this role is $18.00- $19.00. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.

Contact Information

To submit your application, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for Requisition Number R311739. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include a cover letter, current CV/resume, contact information for at least three professional references (references may be contacted as part of the interview and selection process), and completion of the 18-question assessment evaluating basic irrigation systems and troubleshooting knowledge.

For Current Employees

If you are a current Embry-Riddle employee, please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.