Irrigation Supervisor

Collin College•McKinney, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the maintenance, repair and minor installation of all campus irrigation systems. Supervise district irrigation crew. Must be licensed through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Direct maintenance, repair, and operation activities of irrigation systems and associated infrastructure. Respond to equipment/system failures, issue and monitor work orders, and respond to customer requests. Ensure compliance with EPA, FLSA, OSHA, NFPA and TDLR policies on a federal, state and local level. Serve as backup to the grounds manager in his/her absence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five (5) years irrigation experience, plus five (5) years of leadership experience in general landscaping.
Must hold a current Irrigator License through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Valid Texas Driver's License and insurability with the college's insurance carrier.
Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually/bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College. Candidates who fail the original background/MVR report or subsequent MVR reports may not be hired and/or terminated based on the results of the report.
This position is required to be in person as authorized by state law.
This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to job function
Knowledge of all irrigation components and equipment
Knowledge of water conservation principles and practices
Knowledge of backflow procedures
Knowledge of general, and specific, landscape problems
Knowledge of proper safety practices
Proven supervisory skills
Proven mechanical skills
Effective written and oral communications skills
Proven ability to identify and solve other landscape problems, including turf, ornamental beds, trees, etc. May include insects, disease, and cultural problems
Ability to provide courteous and effective customer service
Ability to learn new landscape and irrigation concepts and techniques
Must be physically able to perform strenuous work, often under adverse weather conditions

Responsibilities

Provide supervision for a team of 3+ professionals responsible for irrigation across 10 locations, encompassing 776 total acres.
Ensure optimal operation of all irrigation systems.
Develop preventive maintenance standards, policies, protocols and procedures for the maintenance of irrigation systems.
Direct the completion of work orders and ordering materials and supplies.
Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and minor installation of all campus irrigation systems, while addressing water conservation requirements according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Must know all aspects of repair and installation of landscape irrigation, including disassembly and reassembly of irrigation valves, electrical wiring, and troubleshooting, and operate within department, municipal, state, and federal guidelines.
Properly prepare pertinent reports.
Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System to track all maintenance, repairs, and related work orders.
Maintain inventory of parts needed for irrigation system maintenance; keep parts and stockroom clean and organized.
Direct and oversee assigned staff and equipment for district wide irrigation projects.
Report to and coordinate tasks with grounds manager or grounds foreman, facility zone managers, and construction Staff.
Identify other landscape problems and initiate solutions or report them immediately.
Perform other tasks such as mowing edging, planting, pruning and other landscape-oriented job functions.
Periodically conduct pesticide applications under supervision and fill out proper reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.