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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:

Responsible for the maintenance, repair and minor installation of all campus irrigation systems. Supervise district irrigation crew. Must be licensed through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and minor installation of all campus irrigation systems, while addressing water conservation requirements according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
• Must know all aspects of repair and installation of landscape irrigation, including disassembly and reassembly of irrigation valves, electrical wiring, and troubleshooting, and operate within department, municipal, state, and federal guidelines. Properly prepare pertinent reports.
• Maintain inventory of parts needed for irrigation system maintenance; keep parts and stockroom clean and organized.
• Direct and oversee assigned staff and equipment for district wide irrigation projects.
• Report to and coordinate tasks with Grounds Manager or Grounds Foreman.
• Identify other landscape problems and initiate solutions or report them immediately.
• Perform other tasks such as mowing edging, planting, pruning and other landscape oriented job functions.
• 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 job function
• Knowledge of all irrigation components and equipment
• Knowledge of water conservation principals and practices
• Knowledge of backflow procedures
• Knowledge of general, and specific, landscape problems
• Knowledge of proper safety practices
• Proven supervisory skills
• Good people skills
• Proven mechanical skills
• Effective written and oral communications 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. May include insect, disease, and cultural problems
• 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
• Must be physically able to perform strenuous work, often under adverse weather conditions

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.
Three (3) years irrigation experience, plus five (5) years of leadership experience in general landscaping.
Licenses and Certifications
Must hold a current Irrigator License through TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality).
Must possess a current State of Texas driver license.

***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

$51,480.00

Hiring Maximum

$62,774.50

Compensation is determined based on experience.

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

07/06/2026

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