Irrigation Technician

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED with minimum 3 years of experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate degree, or vocational or technical school degree in Horticulture, irrigation technology, turfgrass management, or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

On-Call:
The position is part of the emergency response team and is required to be available to assist with preparation, throughout, and after inclement weather events. This is not limited to inclement weather events, but all university emergency events. There may be an occasion on-call requirements should an irrigation leak warrant the call in to repair.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities are included with this position. However, when augmented with seasonal workers, the employee must coordinate their efforts to accomplish the work assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must have the ability to read and understand maintenance journals to perform preventative maintenance and other related tasks.

MATHMATICS SKILLS
Must have the ability to perform simple to medium complex calculations such as determining volume, area, and percentages. Must be able to take measurements and determine size of pipe, amount of pipe, or number of nozzles and/or heads.

REASONING ABILITY
Essential while operating equipment to avoid potentially dangerous situations when operating in a University campus environment. Sound judgment must be used to protect students, facility, and staff while operating equipment.

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED
Basic electrical knowledge to safely make wiring connections is required. Demonstrated experience with equipment common to the trade (i.e. trencher, skid loader, etc.) is also essential. Familiarity with Toro Sentinel Irrigation system a plus.