Irrigation Technician

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Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

• This position is eligible for a Modified Work Schedule

Job Summary

As stewards of the campus, Facilities Management fosters and enriches an inviting and functional environment that welcomes and supports all who come here. Facilities Management's customers include Deans, departments, faculty, staff and students. The department's branches work together as a team to ensure a high standard of customer service delivery, as well as the effective, efficient and safe performance for the operation, development and maintenance of campus buildings.

Reporting to a Grounds Supervisor, the Irrigation Technician ensures optimal operating condition of the computer controlled irrigation system and weather station for the purpose of maintaining healthy, vigorous and presentable landscapes at the University of Victoria. This position makes repairs and performs the regular maintenance work associated with an irrigation system, develops water-use schedules in a software program, keeps accurate water application records in a data base, conducts water audits to determine application efficiency, installs irrigation hardware and controller components, prepares and interprets installation design and as-built drawings.

Job Requirements

Experience :

3 years of experience in irrigation repair, maintenance, hardware and component installation, and developing and implementing watering schedules.

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Territory Acknowledgement : We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm / Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement : UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Accessibility Statement : If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact : uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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