Grounds Irrigation Specialist - Levelland
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Position Details Position Information Job Title Grounds Irrigation Specialist - Levelland Department LEVL - Physical Plant Employment Status FT Full-Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Benefits Yes Months per Year 12 Job DescriptionSouthPlains CollegeJob DescriptionSUMMARY Primary responsibility is installation, maintenance, and operation of campus irrigation systems. LOCATION Levelland Campus ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Computer literate. Read and understand plans. Knowledge of electronics, wiring, and plumbing. Install and/or repair irrigation systems, stations, controllers, valves, and wiring. Build forms for pouring concrete. Pour and finish concrete. Safely operate various types of grounds equipment. (Tractor, backhoe, mower, loader, ditcher, packer, edger, backpack blower, shovel, etc.) On snowy or icy days reports for work at 7:00 a.m. and helps with snow and ice removal. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities except as assigned by Grounds Supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read drawings, plans, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out multiple step instructions which can sometimes be complicated. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license and insurability. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy. Qualifications High School Diploma/ GED Valid Texas Drivers License 2 years landscape irrigation experience Posting Detail Information Posting Number S4662019-P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 01/22/2024 Position End Date (if temporary)Open DateApplication Review Date 01/19/2024 Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions SummaryQuick Link for Internal Postings