Assistant Manager Irrigation Systems, Facilities and Campus Services
Job Description Summary
Under minimal supervision, the Irrigation Systems Assistant Manager oversees the computerized underground lawn irrigation systems' maintenance, repair, and operation. They coordinate irrigation needs across the Reynolda Campus and designated off-campus properties. This position is responsible for strategic irrigation planning, optimizing water use efficiency, and ensuring system reliability. Additional responsibilities include helping manage and train staff on irrigation systems sustainability initiatives and coordinating cross-departmental irrigation projects.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions
- Develops and implements long-term irrigation system maintenance and upgrade plans to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Responsible for training and updating team members on irrigation system installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Oversees sustainability efforts through water usage monitoring and implements initiatives to reduce water consumption while maintaining landscaping quality.
- Collaborates with leadership to integrate irrigation system improvements into broader landscaping and facilities management plans.
- Troubleshoot, replace, repair, and adjust faulty irrigation components, including, but not limited to, controllers, valves, heads, and main and lateral lines.
- Reports all safety matters to the Landscaping Manager and the Safety Director.
- Sets and maintains times on computer and electronic valve clocks; troubleshoots the computerized electronic systems, irrigation controllers, solenoid valves, and heads of all types.
- Help instruct others on irrigation repairs.
- Regularly conduct wet checks and monitor irrigation system performance in designated areas.
- Perform scheduled shut-off for campus events requests. Recognize water deficiencies in turf areas and make necessary corrections.
- Partners with departmental colleagues and SMEs to ensure all plans will satisfy the needs of the Reynolda Campus and surrounding areas.
- Develops communication plans for effective and efficient irrigation systems for horticulture, landscaping, turf, and trees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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