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Irrigation Technician - 522380
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Student Life Admin Services
Facilities/ Grounds
Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Closing at: Apr 26 2024 at 22:55 CDT
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Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $15.48 - Midpoint: $18.56 (Hourly N2)
Department/Organization: 820603 - UREC Facility Operations
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm
Job Summary: The Irrigation Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs underground sprinkler/irrigation systems. May supervise and train other Grounds employees. Drives from site-to-site.
Additional Department Summary: Manages the upkeep, repair, and operation of all irrigation systems managed by University Recreation. Assists with maintenance and upkeep of all outdoor areas managed by University Recreation.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of underground electric and hydraulic irrigation system installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to work on your feet, standing, walking, lifting, and carrying. Must be able to work during all climates of weather, hot, cold, rain, etc. depending on the season.
Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to read and comprehend maps of the irrigation system. Good communication skills. Ability to operate a variety of job-related tools, equipment and machinery used in ground keeping operations including chemical supplies. Familiarity working with irrigation systems.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
