Irrigation Technician - Maintenance

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Irrigation Technician – Maintenance

Job Overview:

The Irrigation Technician designs, renovates, maintains, repairs, and schedules irrigation systems and water features/fountains across BYU campus and the Missionary Training Center. This position provides training and technical guidance to crews and gardening and sports field supervisors in safety, maintenance, repair, scheduling, and auditing practices for campus irrigation infrastructure. The Irrigation Specialist applies technical knowledge in irrigation hydraulics, electrical troubleshooting, blueprint reading, utility locating, and drafting software to support efficient system performance and project execution. This position also provides skilled heavy equipment support, supervises a small crew on assigned work, responds to after-hours campus emergencies from April through November, and participates in snow removal operations.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Design, install, maintain, repair, and schedule irrigation systems and water features
• Apply electrical, hydraulic, drafting, and utility locating knowledge to irrigation systems and projects
• Safety, Public Relations, Vehicle Maintenance, and Inspections
• Provide construction support and operate heavy equipment .Obtain and maintain a CDL for operating commercial dump trucks. Operate heavy equipment such as loaders, track hoes, skid steers, small utility loaders, trenchers, and assist with the vacuum truck
• Provide after-hours support for campus emergencies from March through November, including issues relevant to Grounds such as down trees, broken water lines, spills, graffiti, and related needs
• Assist and support secondary canal infrastructure shareholders in emergencies from April through October while maintaining minimal downtime
• Be on call to work with a team in assigned snow removal areas to clear walks, stairs, roads, plazas, crosswalks, ADA areas, parking lots, and as necessary, athletic fields
• Fulfill snow removal duties safely, bearing in mind the needs and safety of the intended user

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• 3+ years’ experience in irrigation install/repair 
• Ability to pass post-interview physical exam
  • Physical effort: moderate, represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions
  • Environment: frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters
  • Hazards: Moderate existing or potential hazards
• Completing tasks and projects without direct supervision
• Cultivating relationships with university personnel
• Skilled project management/coordination
• Training and mentoring students/employees
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate good emotional intelligence

Preferred:

• Landscape Management Degree plus 3+ years’ experience in irrigation install/repair
• Pump station components (pumps, filters, etc.)
• Marking underground utilities
• Irrigation hydraulics & components
• Irrigation scheduling/auditing
• Blueprints/plans for takeoffs
• Utah Commercial Driver’s License to use university vehicles:
• Service truck and dump truck
• Riding trencher, excavators, loader, forklift, soil compactor, tractors, air compressor, and ATV
• Electric and gas power saws, drills, pumps, backflow test kit, power washer, hand blowers, location equipment, and various hand tools
• IA Certified (CID,CIT,CIC, CLIA)
• HDPE Pipe Fusion certification
• Leadership certification/training
• Backflow certification
• Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) or equivalent certification
• Hydropoint University/Weathertrak Optiflow Certification

Physical Exam and Lift Test Required:

Physical Effort 

​​☒​ Moderate – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions. (Elaborate below) 

Environment 

​​☒​ Frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters (Elaborate below)

Hazards 

​​☒​ Moderate existing or potential hazards (Elaborate below) 

Typical Physical Efforts, Environmental Factors, and Hazards 

Pumps - 30 min. to 4 hours, up to 5 days per week, hearing protection, safety glasses 

Saws - 30 min. to 4 hours, up to 5 days per week, hearing protection, safety glasses 

Drills - 30 min. to 4 hours, up to 5 days per week, hearing protection, safety glasses 

Compactor - 30 min. to 4 hours, up to 5 days per week, hearing protection, safety glasses 

Air Compressor - 30 min. to 8 hours, up to 5 days per week, hearing protection, safety glasses 

Hand Blowers - 30 min. to 4 hours, up to 5 days per week, hearing protection, safety glasses 

Pressure Washer - 30 min. to 4 hours, up to 5 days per week, hearing protection, safety glasses 

Air Vac/Heavy Equipment - 30 min. to 4 hours, up to 5 days per week, hearing protection, safety glasses 

What we offer in return:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Level: 51

Typical Starting Pay: $28.25 to $36.25 per hour ($59,000 to $75,500 per year)

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!