The Opportunity
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to join the Facilities Management team at our Daytona Beach Campus. This position plays a critical role in maintaining and improving the University's irrigation systems to ensure the health and appearance of campus landscapes. The Irrigation Specialist is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of irrigation systems, including low-voltage controls, hydraulic components, and related equipment. This position also supports water conservation efforts while helping maintain a safe and attractive campus environment.
Key Responsibilities
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair campus irrigation systems, including low-voltage controllers, valves, piping, and hydraulic components.
Schedule and perform irrigation operations to ensure proper watering of landscaped areas while minimizing water waste and preventing damage to University property.
Modify and expand existing irrigation systems and maintain accurate as-built drawings and system documentation.
Diagnose irrigation system issues and recommend and implement effective repairs and improvements.
Install and maintain pressure relief valves and other system components to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on irrigation equipment and systems.
Respond to emergency irrigation repairs and assist during severe weather or campus emergency operations as needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and perform other related duties as assigned.
For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
The hourly range for this role is $18.00- $19.00. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Three (3) years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial irrigation systems.
Valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Working knowledge of irrigation systems, including low-voltage controls, hydraulic systems, valves, controllers, and PVC pipe installation.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation equipment and related components.
Ability to operate hand tools, power equipment, and irrigation maintenance equipment safely.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, and prolonged standing.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with commercial or institutional irrigation systems.
Experience reading irrigation plans or maintaining as-built drawings.
Experience with irrigation controllers, water conservation practices, and preventive maintenance programs.
Requirements to be able to drive a university vehicle:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. In some instances, a valid Class C (CDL) license may be required.
Must meet the University’s standards for approved drivers. Unacceptable driving records (as stated in the Use of Equipment and Vehicles Procedure 1.17) include the following (for three years from the date of each occurrence):
More than 3 moving violations and/or accidents in 3 years
More than 2 moving violations and/or accidents in any 1 year
A major conviction in the last 3 years, including (but not limited to) driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and/or homicide or assault by motor vehicle.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311739. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Here's a more polished version:
Cover letter
Current CV/Resume
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview and selection process)
Completion of the 18-question assessment evaluating basic irrigation systems and troubleshooting knowledge
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
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