Location: Provo,UT, USA
Staff and Administrative
Are you interested in being a part of a team that helps make the BYU campus a beautiful place of inspired learning? We work to create an inspiring outdoor setting for all who visit BYU. With a standard of excellence supporting every endeavor, we accept Brigham Young's challenge to render the earth so pleasant that when you look upon your labors you may do so with pleasure, and that angels may delight to come and visit your beautiful locations.
Job Summary
The Irrigation Specialist designs, installs, maintains, repairs, and schedules all irrigationsystem and water features on campus and the Missionary Training Center. He/she works directly with contractors and site inspectors through planning, execution, and project completion. He/she works with contractors and other shops to locate utilities on site as needed and to repair systems damaged during construction. He/she also has standby responsibilities for after-hours campus emergencies March through November; and participates in snow removal.
Essential Functions - Skills can be learned through on-the-job training.
1 Safety, Public Relations, Vehicle Maintenance, and Inspections
* Operate all equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury and property damage
* Work with Campus, MTC, and church employees/visitors in a professional manner
* Operate and maintain a clean university vehicle
* Perform daily pre and post trip inspections
* Maintain current LMS training schedule for crew
2 Irrigation Specialist
* Design and install irrigation systems with an average 70% efficiency.
* Work directly with project planners, contractors and site inspectors in pre-construction meetings, plan reviews, project planning, execution and projects throughout construction to project completion.
* Understand how to read blueprints to properly design, install, maintain, and schedule sprinkler systems to efficiently water the grass, shrub and tree areas.
* Design, Install and maintain large scale water features
* Coordinate schedules with contractors in meetings and on site for installation of sleeves, main lines and landscape.
* Prepare cost estimates as needed
* Fulfill service requests in a timely manner
* Understanding of microclimates, plant type and water requirements, hydro zones, soil composition and soil analysis.
* Maintain minimal down time through continual maintenance of pumps, sensors, valves and filters. Respond to pump station alarms, controller alarms, valve shorts and restore functionality.
* Working knowledge of hydraulics including friction loss, PSI, head, and water velocity and effects of elevation for proper troubleshooting hydraulic problems.
* Install and maintain all types of piping such as copper, galvanized, PVC, HDPE etc.
3 Electrical requirements and responsibilities
* Understand various wire sizes and voltages 24-110 volts, understand voltage draw/ resistance capacities, line loss and wire sizing charts.
* Understand wiring schematics to troubleshoot irrigation controller, wiring, and valve issues.
* Understand Pump schematics and voltages used for booster pump stations across campus to properly troubleshoot and maintain pumps, sensors, valves, and filters.
* Maintain minimal down time due to power outages and schedule maintenance.
* Use of computer aided drafting software (AutoCAD, Bluebeam)
* Project suggestions and contributions.
* Ability to read and understand utility drawings and blueprints to locate and mark all BYU owned utilities on campus (gas, water-potable, non-potable, chilled water, electrical low/high voltage, storm water, sewer and drain lines)
4 Construction and Heavy Equipment Operation
* Ability to obtain a Class B CDL for operating commercial dump trucks.
* Operate heavy equipment such as loaders, track hoes, skid steers, small utility loaders, trenchers, assist with vacuum truck, etc.
* Supervise a 2-8-person crew and ensure a safe work environment
5 Standby Responsibilities Year-round
* Contact and support for all campus emergencies March/November after business hours, this includes anything relevant to grounds, down trees, broken water lines (both secondary and culinary), various spills, graffiti etc.
* Assist and support Secondary Canal Infrastructure shareholders in emergencies while maintaining minimal down time April/October.
6 Snow Removal
* Be on call to work with a team in assigned snow removal areas to clear walks, stairs, roads, plazas, crosswalks, ADA areas, parking lots, and as necessary, athletic fields.
* Fulfill snow removal duties in a safe and non-destructive manner, bearing in mind the needs and safety of the intended user
Education/Experience
Minimum education/experience required:
Level I : 1-2 years' experience in irrigation install/repair
Level II : 3+ years' experience in irrigation install/repair
Preferred: Landscape Management Degree/3+ years' experience in irrigation install/repair
Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:
Required Licenses/Certifications: (Or ability to obtain shorty after hire.)
Level II will have and maintain at least three of the following certifications, including at least one IA Certification
* IA Certified (CID,CIT,CIC, CLIA)
* HDPE Pipe Fusion certification
* Leadership certification/training
* Backflow certification
* Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) or equivalent certification
* Hydropoint University/Weathertrak Optiflow Certification
* Class B CDL
Required Abilities:
* Completing tasks & projects without direct supervision
* Cultivating relationships with university personnel
* Skilled project management/coordination
* Training & mentoring students/employees
* Maintain positive attitude & good emotional intelligence
Required Knowledge of:
* Campus & job
* Pump station components (pumps, filters, etc.)
* Marking underground utilities
* Irrigation hydraulics & components
* Irrigation scheduling/auditing
* Blueprints/plans for takeoffs
Physical Requirements
Heavy Work, Climbing, Kneeling, Standing, Pulling, Fingering, Grasping, Balancing, Crouching, Walking, Stooping, Reaching, Pushing, Seeing, Hearing, Talking, Tactile Sense, Repetitive motions, Visual Acuity (Color, depth perception, and field of vision), Lifting-Floor to waist-50Ibs, Lifting-Carry 20ft -50Ibs
University Vehicles
* Service truck and dump truck
* Riding trencher, excavators, loader, forklift, soil compactor, tractors, air compressor, and ATV
* Electric and gas power saws, drills, pumps, backflow test kit, power washer, hand blowers, location equipment, and various hand tools
Working conditions
Confined space entry, extreme temperatures, wet/humid, noise mechanical, electrical, chemical, burns, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
Employee Class: Staff (Full-Time)
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: Frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters
Physical Exam Required: Y
Physical Exam Details: Lift up to 50 pounds
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Pay Level: 51
Approximate Starting Salary: $59,000 - $73,500
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Resume
Optional: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!