Job Description
About UTEP
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Position Information Hiring Department : Facilities
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 6:00am- 2:30pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Earliest Start Date: 8/1/2024
Salary : Commensurate with experience and education.
Required Application Materials Submitting a cover letter and a l
ist of three references is strongly encouraged.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code
- 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides, and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Purpose of Position Supervises, plans, assigns, inspects, instructs and coordinates the work of assigned irrigation personnel. Designs, calculates, plans, and installs all irrigation systems including the maintenance and repair of those systems.
Essential Functions Designs, calculates, plans and performs irrigation system layouts.
Installs, repairs, and maintains various types of irrigation systems and related components such as sprinkler controls, time clocks, and heads and valves using a variety brands and materials.
Troubleshoots to locate defects in electrical and sprinkler time clock systems and make necessary repairs.
Installs wiring on valves and clocks.
Revamps sprinkler systems to conform to government codes.
Installs, test and repairs backflow devices.
Instructs and assists ground personnel with repairs and installations.
Orders and installs parts for various types of irrigation systems.
Brazes, solders, cuts, and threads pipe and tubing of various types.
Implements water conservation initiatives by recommending and prioritizing upgrades and replacements of systems.
Assists in budget preparation for water conservation, regular maintenance and repair or irrigation systems.
Generates and maintains appropriate logs, records, and inventory of irrigation systems.
Oversees planning and implementation of quality control functions to assure that proper methods are used and standards are met.
Provides training and orientation to new employees and ongoing developmental training for shop employees.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED
and Experience: Five years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a Texas Irrigation License. Knowledge of tools, machinery, materials, and procedures to maintain irrigation systems, government codes and regulations pertaining to irrigation and plumbing systems, plumbing and electrical systems and procedures related, but not limited to, sprinkler
systems and time clocks, water conservation techniques, integrated, environmentally safe pest management practices. Ability to use tools and equipment in a safe manner, establish a preventive maintenance program for sprinkler systems, and work from blueprints and specifications.
Additional Information The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment to include Steel toe or non-slippery shoes, rubber or leather gloves, eye protection, ear protection, rubber boots, coveralls, sunglasses, and straw hat.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed wet and humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat and vibration.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,