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Irrigation Technician
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Position Number: 2789895
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Facilities Management

Irrigation Technician

Job ID: 7319
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Posting End Date
Open until filled.

Salary
Commensurate with experience and education.

Hours per Week
40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hiring Department
Facilities Services

Required Application Materials
A resume and a list of 3 professional references is required in order to apply.

Purpose of Position
Installs and tends to sprinkler system that irrigates lawns, fields and landscapes.

Essential Functions
Digs trenches.

Installs and repairs pipes, sprinkler heads, and valves in assigned areas.

Purchases and inventories irrigation supplies, machinery, and equipment.

Estimates labor and material cost; reports the estimate to superior and work order initiator.

Analyzes and resolves irrigation problems, or assists workers in solving the problems.

Lubricates, adjusts, repairs and/or replaces parts such as sprinkler heads and drive chains to maintain system.

Converts irrigation system from manual or hydraulic to automatic system.

Operates back hoe, bobcat, dump truck, and forklift.

Shovels dirt into holes and low spots and removes obstructions.

Observes rate of flow and adjusts valves accordingly.

Sets timer on automatic irrigation system.

Operates any existing manual or hydraulic irrigation systems.

Designs sprinkler system layouts for maximum water distribution on lawns, fields, and landscapes.

Performs duties of Groundskeepers I and II, when needed.

Complies with city water conservation program.

Must be available on an "On Call" basis.

Overtime may be required.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

One years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Occasional travel to off-campus
UTEP sites may be required. Irrigator System Design and Installation Certificate; Backflow
Prevention Maintenance Certificate; MaxiCom Certificate.

Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to
sit. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to use Personal Protective
Equipment to include: Steel toe or Non-slippery shoes, rubber or leather gloves, eye protection, back belt, cover alls,
sunglasses, and straw hat.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions and outside weather conditions.
The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally
exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=7319&PostingSeq=1