Irrigation Technician

Full Time
Augusta, GA 30912
Posted
Job description

    About Us

    Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

    Location

    Augusta University –

    Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

    Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

    College/Department Information

    Providing the highest level of quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to the entire university community while creating and caring for a physical environment in which those who seek knowledge, enlightenment and well-being enjoy successful, productive, and fulfilled lives. Facilities Services Division provides quality customer service by maintaining a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment in which students, faculty, and staff can function and accomplish their educational objectives and by supporting a patient care culture that continuously improves. Facilities Services' responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Facilities Support, Construction, Space Management, and Environmental Services.

    Job Summary

    Install, repair, and maintain campus irrigation. May supervise crew in the absence of crew lead. The position will be required to accomplish all groundskeeping activities in addition or in lieu of irrigation responsibilities based on the most urgent needs of the department.

    Responsibilities

    The job duties include, but are not limited to:
    INSTALL,REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN CAMPUS IRRIGATION: Install irrigation as require for new landscapes or to provide coverage as needed repair irrigation. Provide and maintain campus irrigation watering schedules. Perform preventative maintenance for campus irrigation systems. Responsible for recording irrigation as-built. Wire training and repairing automated irrigation.
    LEADS GROUNDS CREWS: Partcipates in and assigns tasks Frounds keepers and Maintenance worker. Reviews results continuously and confers with Grounds Foreman or Manger on daily activities. Provides safety and technical training. Ensures he use of appropriate personal protection equipment and power equipment safety devices. Responsible for recording labor and material information into Maximo. Responsible for entering time in OneUSG.
    MAINTAIN GROUNDCOVERS, SHRUBS, TREES, AND TURF GRASS: Prunes shrubs and trees; mows lawns with proper equipment. Collect and removes lawn cuttings and debris. Line trims around signs, trees, value boxes and edges along walks, curbs and beds. Controls weeds manually and with the application of mulch and chemical
    herbicides to bed areas. A plies fertilizer to shrubs and trees. Hand waters new plants and trees. Inspects ;awns and shrub beds prior to mowing or pruning for obstacles such as debris, irrigation heads, rocks, limbs, valve boxes, etc. Perform routine and emergency tree pruning with JLG Lift when required. Monitors and coordinates manual watering for new landscape plantings. Inspects annual bed soil conditions.
    MAINTAINS GROUNDS EQUIPMENT: Ensures routine maintenance are performed (oil change, filter change, fasteners tightened, blades replacement, trimmers lubricated, etc.) and properly documented. Ensures oil checks prior to starting to engine. Ensures daily cleaning of equipment after use age. Coordinates equipment maintenance and repair needs with grounds mechanic. Notifies rounds Foreman of safety and maintenance/repair concerns
    OPERATES VEHICLES AND LIGHT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: Safely operates, vehicles, golf carts, mowers, street sweepers, and small tractors. Operate the backhoe (transporting mulch, debris, excavation assignments). Checks fluid levels prior to starting. Cleans vehicle and equipment (Interior and Exterior).Coordinates vehicle (trucks, golf carts, and tractors) maintenance and repair with Automotive Services.
    WASTE MANAGEMENT: Removes lawn cuttings, plant clippings, and tree limbs; and places them in yard waste container. Remove litter and chewing gum from campus grounds, parking lots, and streets Cleans and empties waste containers. Assist with packing waste, yard debris and cardboard roll off containers by operating backhoe.
    CLEANS AND ORGANIZES GROUNDS WAREHOUSE: Sweeps floors and removes debris. Keeps tools, equipment, and vehicles in good condition and stored properly. Returns flammable products containers to fireproof storage cabinets at end of each day. Makes re that all fuel containers are properly labeled and safety compliant. Safeguards and secures grounds equipment. Monitor shop supplies and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) and submits requests to Foreman.
    PERFORM RELATED WORK AS REQUIRED: Coordinates and assists crews with campus event setups( Pig Out, A Day, Orientation, etc.), pressure washing, weed and pest control, irrigation and masonry repairs, painting assignments. Follows all departmental and University policies. Treats students, coworkers, supervisors, faculty, and visitors with respect. Wears uniform as outlined in policy and maintains good hygiene. Attends campus event walk through and setup meetings. Oversees the setup and teardown of events to completion. Fills in for the Foreman during times of absence. Performs any duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor

    Required Qualifications

    High School diploma or GED equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization. Three years experience in irrigation installation and repairs. Must have a valid drivers license to operate golf carts and AU vehicles.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    KNOWLEDGE
    Experience in irrigation installation
    Experience in landscape chemical applications
    Working knowledge of antiquated and modern irrigation systems
    Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
    SKILLS
    Must possess initiative and self motivational skills.

    Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

    Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

    ABILITIES
    Able to read and comprehend location maps
    Able to read and generate irrigation plans
    Ability to analyze irrigation systems, identify flaws and suggest and implement corrective actions
    Ability to follow specific oral and written instructions
    Ability to use standard power and hand tools
    Ability to perform heavy manual labor under all conditions
    Ability to operate and maintain grounds equipment
    Ability to delegate and review performance

    Ability to maintain confidentiality

    Shift/Salary/Benefits

    Shift: Days/ M-F (5:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m.) or (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) depending on weather/needs of the department
    Pay Grade 8
    Salary Minimum $15.00/hour- Midpoint: $15.63/hour
    Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

    Recruitment Period: 11/9/2022 - Until Filled
    Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
    Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
    Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

    Conditions of Employment

    All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
    All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

    Driver's License Statement

    The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

    Other Information

    This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
    Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

    How To Apply

    Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

    Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

    Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

    If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

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