Updated: May 14, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Facilities Management
Job Opening ID: 69093
Reports To: Superintendent, Grounds & Irrigation
Working Title: IRRIGATION MECHANIC
Department: Facilities Management
Bargaining Unit: K9
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 008102
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: M-F, 4:30am -1pm (100% onsite)
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
Under supervision, performs and directs others in repairing, maintaining and installing both manual and automatic irrigated systems and related equipment, including but not limited to hydraulic and electrically operated irrigation controllers. Inspects systems, repairs and adjusts controllers, automatic and manual valves and complex sprinkler head. Knowledge of MaxiCom central control system.
The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI’s brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them. Facilities Management is proud to support the campus mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future by creating a physical environment that allows our students, faculty and staff to thrive. Our goal is to provide safe, reliable and clean spaces through high quality maintenance, operation, planning and renovation services for our 1,475-acre main campus. We accomplish this with our dedicated skilled staff who strive to provide excellent customer service and responsiveness.
Total Compensation:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
$39.70 - $39.70 (Hourly Rate)
Department Website:
https://www.fm.uci.edu/
Required:
- Must possess California Driver License and participate in DMV Pull Notice program.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems, both manual and automatic
- Knowledge and skill to operate commonly used grounds equipment and tools.
- Demonstrated ability and skill to repair, install and maintain irrigation systems.
- Skill in operating trenchers, tractors, roto-tillers and other commonly used larger pieces of power driven grounds equipment
- Knowledge and ability to determine material requirements and estimate project costs.
- Ability to be flexible and constantly adjust to changing priorities.
- Ability to follow through and carry out assignments
- Problem-solving skills and sound judgement
- Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing and electronically
- Must be able to consistently perform job duties
Preferred:
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to understand Departmental and U.C.I. policies and procedures
- Ability to develop short and medium range irrigation development and design plans.
- Ability and skill to check own work/documentation for completion and accuracy of data.
- Knowledge and ability to coordinate preventive maintenance programs.
- Ability to understand and apply University and departmental policies and procedures.
Special Conditions Required:
- Must be available for on-call assignments or alternate work schedule.
- Must be willing to work weekends.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected]