Landscape Maintenance Lead Irrigation Technician - Facilities Management

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Landscape Maintenance Lead Irrigation Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing landscape maintenance operations, managing a team of workers, and ensuring the proper functioning of irrigation systems to preserve the health and beauty of landscapes. Performs skilled work in both landscape maintenance and irrigation systems. Performs skilled work in the design, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems. Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Manager, Landscape Operations

Supervises: May supervise Groundskeeper I & II

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

1. Lead and supervise a team of landscape maintenance workers.
2. Assign tasks, provide guidance, and ensure the completion of daily maintenance activities according to schedule.
3. Train new team members on proper maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
4. Designs, schedules, and trenches for irrigation systems and assists various utilities with trenching needs.
5. Designs, schedules, and installs pipes, fittings, spray heads, controls and emergency shut offs.
6. Install new irrigation systems and perform upgrades or modifications as needed.
7. Provide recommendations for landscape improvements and irrigation system upgrades.
8. Program irrigation controllers and adjust watering schedules based on seasonal requirements and plant needs.
9. Maintain and routinely clean water features throughout the Denton campus.
10. Restores grounds to orderly fashion following installation of systems.
11. Maintains irrigation supply inventory and distributes materials.
12. Coordinates work with proposed building and construction plans.
13. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work performed, materials used, and equipment maintenance schedules.
14. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs.
15. Address issues and concerns in a professional and timely manner.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Prepare reports and documentation for clients, management, and regulatory compliance purposes.
• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Four years experience in irrigation design and installation. Supervisory experience preferred.

REQUIREMENT

Relevant license for irrigation system management required. Valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas and a safe driving record such as required to attain Driver's Authorization from the university.

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Ability to operate or use trenching and boring equipment and shovel to prepare trenches.
• Ability and endurance to perform tasks for up to eight (8) hour periods.
• Ability and mobility to perform tasks on all terrains.
• Knowledge of PVC installation and techniques.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel. The physical demands of this position include: hearing, listening, talking, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, shoveling, kneeling, squatting, and lifting up to 50lbs and greater. The employee may be required to work on-call.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.

Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable. May be required to work in conditions including cold, heat, temperature swings, noise, outdoors and indoors, in trenches, and around mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume/odor, dust/mites, chemical, and/or waste hazards. May be required to work in locations that involve hazardous environments requiring protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations and some physical discomfort due to temperature, dust and noise.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.