Irrigation Technician

Job Purpose

Enhance the working and learning environment of the George Fox community in a spirit of Christian service and stewardship by providing appropriate and well-maintained facilities. Lead, inspire and motivate direct reports to advance the strategic mission of the University. Contribute to a safety oriented, positive team culture.

Provides facilities in which the University mission occurs. Works directly with students providing professional training and experience while serving as an example for them of what it means to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.

Essential Responsibilities

• Audit Existing Irrigation Systems and Perform Repairs or Adjustments
• Update Existing Irrigation Systems
• Operate Irrigation Controllers, including web based controllers
• Train and manage work study students

Associated Responsibilities

• Keep workspace clean and safe
• Respond to maintenance emergencies and weather events
• Other duties as assigned

Assigned Processes

• Routinely checking for leaks, malfunctions, poor coverage, and other irrigation problems and solve the problem.
• Update run times as needed to ensure proper irrigation of landscapes. Program and manage web based smart controllers.
• Install valves, conduit, sprinkler heads, drip, and other irrigation to update aging systems.
• Operating/maintaining equipment: trucks w/ trailers, gators, tractors, trenchers, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of irrigation run-times and update irrigation maps as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-4 years related experience
• Trade or Vocational school required
• Full Time, 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from individuals who can help us achieve our diversity goals.  

For Your Personal Well-Being We Offer:

• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by
• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population
• Free Fitness Center membership
• Free parking
• Rich employee benefits

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's Nationally Recognized Christian University!

George Fox has been transforming student lives for over 125 years.

Each day we look to broaden our future for generations to come.

We have alumni from 52 countries and all 50 states.

We invite you to become a steward of our dreams using your God-given gifts.

Our Purpose: To educate and inspire students to pursue God's calling.

 **This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.

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