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Primary Location:

2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Assist the Irrigation Specialist in maintenance and repair of all district irrigation systems, along with minor installations. Oversee one or more district irrigation crews in the absence of the Irrigation Specialist.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of all district irrigation systems, along with minor installation projects, while addressing water conservation according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Oversee irrigation crews in the absence of the Irrigation Specialist.
• Must possess a working knowledge in all facets of repair and maintenance of landscape irrigation, including electrical wiring, troubleshooting, disassembly and reassembly of irrigation valves, and operate within department, municipal, state, and federal guidelines. Also, must properly prepare necessary reports.
• Help maintain inventory of parts needed for irrigation system maintenance and keep parts stockroom clean and organized. Report to and coordinate tasks with Grounds Manager or Grounds Foreman.
• Perform other tasks such as mowing edging, planting, pruning and other landscape oriented job functions. Identify landscape problems and initiate solutions or report them immediately.
• Periodically conduct pesticide applications under supervision and fill out proper reports.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to landscape irrigation
• Knowledge of all irrigation components and equipment
• Knowledge of water conservation principles and practices
• Knowledge of general, and specific landscape problems
• Knowledge of proper safety practices
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Proven mechanical skills
• Effective written and oral communications skills
• Good math skills
• Problem solving skills
• Proven ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, students, staff, and others in a professional and courteous manner
• Proven ability to identify and solve other landscape problems, including turf, ornamental beds, trees, etc. This may include insect, disease, and cultural issues
• Ability to provide courteous and effective customer service
• Ability to learn new landscape and irrigation concepts and techniques
• Ability to work alone, or with other Grounds Department personnel, and follow detailed instructions given by the Grounds Manager or Grounds Foreman

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling and lifting. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises, gases and workspace restrictions. In addition, incumbents may be subjected to vibrations, chemicals and oils. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Frequent physical effort required.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years irrigation experience, plus three (3) years experience in general landscaping.
Licenses and Certifications
Must posses a current State of Texas driver license.
Must obtain an Irrigation Technician License within one (1) year of employment.
Valid Texas Driver's License* and insurability with the college's insurance carrier.

*Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually/bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College. Candidates who fail the original background/MVR report or subsequent MVR reports may not be hired and/or terminated based on the results of the report.

***This position is required to be in person as authorized by state law.***

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$43,160.00

Hiring Maximum

$52,645.00

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**

08/05/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.