Irrigation and Landscaping Technician, Facilities and Campus Services
Wake Forest University

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** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.Job Description SummaryRepairs and troubleshoots computerized underground lawn sprinkler systems. Minor installations may be required. Also performs a variety of manual duties in the development and maintenance of the grounds, drives, walks, and parking areas of the designated off-campus properties.Job Description

Essential Functions:

Landscaping

● Repairs and inspects lines, valves, and sprinklers on computerized, underground lawn sprinkler systems.

● Sets and maintains times on computer and electronic valve clocks. Troubleshoots computerized electronic systems, irrigation controllers, solenoid values, and sprinkler heads of all types.

● May instruct others in minor irrigation repairs.

● May operate various snow removal equipment and shovel snow and ice from designated areas.

● Keeps campus grounds, walks, and drives clean by removing trash, garbage, and other debris.

● Responsible for the seeding, fertilizing, planting, watering, weeding, trimming, and grooming of lawns, shrubbery and trees.

● Operates and handles various types of grounds maintenance equipment to include, but not limited to: power mowers, edgers, and power blowers.

● Operates light or medium weight trucks to pick up and deliver materials and supplies.

● Operates light or medium tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as required.

● Loads and unloads furniture and other material; transports to designated locations utilizing various equipment, as needed.

● Assists in the preparation of fields for special events.

● Performs a variety of semi-skilled manual duties requiring a basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools and equipment and safety precautions.

● Make certain that equipment and vehicles are inspected daily to ensure that they are in safe and proper working order.

● Works in an efficient, productive manner with no supervision.

● Reports all matters of safety to the Operations Manager, Landscape Services and the Safety Manager, if necessary.

● Is considered an essential employee as designated in the Facilities & Campus Services Severe Weather Policy.

● Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.

● Performs other related duties, as assigned.

• The University considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position. Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with coworkers and peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes and (b) respond appropriately to critiques (good and bad) from a manager or foreperson.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma with 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

● Knowledge of grounds maintenance and turf equipment operations preferred.

● Knowledge of computerized systems and time clocks, electrical wiring, and wire functions.

● Knowledge of underground lawn sprinkler repair and installation techniques and the design and redesign of irrigation systems.

● Knowledge of mechanical maintenance including electrical and plumbing.

● Skilled in the use of computers, specifically in a Windows environment.

● Demonstrated skill in math sufficient to figure pipe flows, gallons, pipe sizing, friction losses, run times, systems efficiency, and spacing and head selections.

● Ability to read blueprints.

● Good communication and customer service skills.

● Valid driver's license with a good driving record; must be insurable.

● Basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools and equipment and safety precautions required.

● Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures, as required.

Accountabilities:

Foreperson, Off Campus Properties

Physical Requirements:

Ability to do all of the following frequently:

● Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

● Physical activities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.

● Visual acuity: The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery. The worker is also required to have a visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.

● Working conditions: Activities occur both indoors and outdoors, subject to both environmental conditions. Worker is subject to noise, vibrations, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job DescriptionTime Type RequirementFull timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

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