Irrigation Mechanic II

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Job Summary

Custodial and Grounds Services is seeking an Irrigation Mechanic II to join our team. Serving the U-M community, Custodial & Grounds Services are the stewards of the buildings and grounds that make the Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan unique. Our employees are dedicated to the preservation of the academic and hospital campuses and pride themselves in giving exceptional customer service while conserving, enhancing and maintaining more than 26 million square feet of property.

As stewards for the outdoor properties of the U-M?s Ann Arbor Campus, Grounds Services provides horticultural and grounds keeping maintenance. Our specialized crews are dedicated professionals who pride themselves in caring for the university's natural areas.

Responsibilities*

• Maintain all components of Campus irrigation systems including the installation, repair or replacement of pumps, motors, valves, flow meters, water lines, irrigation heads, controllers, switches, radios, antennas, repeaters, relays and wiring.

• Disassemble pumps and replace defective parts such as bearings, shafts, valves, and gears and reassemble.

• Operate equipment used to install irrigation systems including trenchers, pipe pullers, augers and shovels. 

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and job specifications.

• Locate and mark underground irrigation wiring for the Miss Digg system.

• Remove snow using various trucks, front end loaders, tractor equipment and hand tools.

• Coordinate the work of assigned assistants.

• Build, assemble or anchor caging, shelving and campus site furniture and other general maintenance related duties.

• Ability to perform all duties within the classification, with or without a reasonable accommodation, including constantly positions self to install and service all components of the underground irrigation systems, traverses uneven terrain in and around the underground irrigation systems, constantly works in outdoor weather conditions, moves about inside mechanical rooms in and around immovable objects to service irrigation equipment, ascends and descends ladder to service overhead pipes in mechanical rooms, and transports irrigation materials up to 50 lbs from vehicle to the servicing site.

Required Qualifications*

• Must have and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Air Brake endorsement and no restrictions
• Ability to obtain upon employment and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with no more than 7 points
• Reasonable knowledge of the principles and practical applications of irrigation systems

Desired Qualifications*

• Minimum two (2) years irrigation maintenance experience

• A working knowledge of Maxicom Central Control irrigation system

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 4:00 am - 12:30 pm

Additional Information

Facilities and Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.