Irrigation Technician
Job ID: 289177
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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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 10,500 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. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
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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 act as a crew lead during lead absence. Position will be required to accomplish all groundskeeping activities in additional or in lieu or 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, repair and maintain campus irrigation:
Install irrigation as required 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
Participates in and assigns tasks Grounds keepers and Maintenance workers.
Reviews results continuously and confers with Grounds Foreman or Manger on daily activities.
Provides safety and technical training
Ensures the 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. Applies fertilizer to shrubs and trees. Hand waters new plants and trees.
Inspects lawns 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 usage
Coordinates equipment maintenance and repair needs with grounds mechanic
Notifies Grounds 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 sure 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
Performs 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 from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization with valid drivers license OR three years of experience in irrigation installation and repairs with valid drivers license.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to read and comprehend location maps. Able to read and generate irrigation plans. Experience in landscape chemical applications.
KNOWLEDGE
Experience in irrigation installation.
Ability to analyze irrigation systems, identify flaws and suggest and implement corrective actions. Working knowledge of antiquated and modern irrigation systems. 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. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
SKILLS
Must be able to work independently but also part of team. Must possess initiative and self motivational skills. Must be able to work well with others, must possess ability to make decisions independently on routine assignments.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days: Monday - Friday
Pay Band: 2
Salary Minimum: $15.77/hour - $18.81/hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 8/14/25 - 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
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
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
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=289177&PostingSeq=1
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