Irrigation Specialist, Walt Disney World

About the role

The Irrigation Specialist is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding hydraulic components of the computer-controlled irrigation systems throughout Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. In this role, we are diligent self-starters that can quickly evaluate many types of irrigation systems. The field service position may include work from elevated platforms and confined spaces throughout the Walt Disney World Parks and Resort property.

Responsibilities

• Managing the maintenance on all components of computer-controlled irrigation systems
• We take ownership of installing, testing, and maintaining irrigation equipment including sprinklers, pumps, water lines, and suction valves
• Maintain and evaluate existing hydraulics in irrigation piping
• Diagnose pressure loss and the ability to calculate flow velocity
• Conduct installation(s), repair(s), electrical fixing, and auditing of existing irrigation systems
• Cast members may be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required

Qualifications

• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor certification
• Understand basic irrigation design, irrigation equipment, and electrical principles
• Minimum of 5 years’ irrigation experience
• Proven experience with computer-controlled irrigation systems
• Knowledge of irrigation principles and practices such as soil to water and plant relationships
• Knowledge of hytrol valves and piloting systems such as Cla-Val, Watts or Ames
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools such as: multimeters, flow meters, fault finders, locators, and leak detectors
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft office software programs and mobile electronic devices

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Math

Additional Information

Schedule Availability: Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Schedules and start times are subject to vary.

About Walt Disney World Resort: Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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