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Irrigation Technician I - Facilities Services - UTK

Position Number: 6115489
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Facilities Management

Irrigation Technician I - Facilities Services - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 1942
Job Category: Facilities Services
Posting Date: 03/31/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 2040 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US

Job Description
The Irrigation Technician is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on all landscape irrigation systems across the Knoxville campus.

Responsibilities

Conduct preventative maintenance systems across University property.
Perform emergency repairs to irrigation systems as needed.
Assist with the seasonal start-up a winterization of irrigation systems.
Support the installation of new irrigation systems.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- Minimum of two years of experience in residential or commercial irrigation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong understanding of irrigation system operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to diagnose and repair irrigation system issues.
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods in various weather conditions.
- Willingness to learn and maintain all campus irrigation systems.

Other Conditions
- Valid TN Driver's License
- All Facilities Services personnel are considered "Essential Personnel." In the event of extraordinary situations, the University may suspend normal operations and classes in whole or part. In such instances, all Essential Personnel must fulfill their duties in order to (1) ensure the continuation of critical University operations; (2) attend to the needs of students and other members of the University community; and (3) protect the University's assets. Essential Personnel are expected to come to work in any and all extraordinary/emergency situations unless it is unsafe to do so or they are specifically excused by their supervisor.
Applicant must be able to read and follow instructions, have a positive attitude, interact well with others in a team environment and follow the departmental attendance policy

Work Location

University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN Campus
This is an onsite position

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR05
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About the Department

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville's largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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