Utilities Grounds specialist

Job Title

Utilities Grounds specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Campus Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Utilities Grounds Specialist, under general supervision, coordinates preventive/predictive maintenance for university irrigation systems.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the upkeep and operation of irrigation on a university campus.

• Responsible for inspecting, scheduling, repairing and prioritizing daily activities.

• Responsible for minor repair and re-design of existing irrigation systems.

• Constant communication with other Grounds Departments and University personnel, as well as coordination with outside construction contractors.

• Assist with preconstruction plan review, and guidance on campus irrigation standards.

• Assist with Utility locates of irrigation systems.

• Knowledge of irrigation control systems, irrigation repair, irrigation design, standard and two-wire systems, plant water requirements, programming water schedules, etc.

• Will participate with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.

• Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events

• Abel to pursue licenses, and keeping track of renewals on existing licenses.

·         Completes all task assigned by supervisor.

 

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements 

Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Experience – Three years of related experience. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of the use of voltage meters, computers, electronic configurators, and other programming and diagnostic devices associated with troubleshooting, programming, and configuring instruments, and control and electrical systems. Knowledge and utilization of CMMS processes for corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activity and tracking. 

Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.  

Licensing / Professional Certification – Irrigation License. Valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Physical Requirements – Ability to exert moderate force and lift moderately heavy objects. Travel required.

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.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.