What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Irrigation Specialist - Levelland position at South Plains College?
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 Description
SouthPlains College
Job Description
SUMMARY
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
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 Date
Application Review Date
01/19/2024
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://southplainscollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/3552
Salary : $32,224 - $47,156