Job Profile:
Facilities Manager 1
Job Family:
Facilities Management
Time Type:
Full time
Max Pay – Depends on experience:
$73,000.00 USD Annual
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Provides guidance for the routine operations of a facility or unit based on established policies and procedures.
Job Description:
Facilities Management, Grounds Services, Tempe campus, seeks a Grounds Irrigation Supervisor to manage landscape irrigation activities, with specific proficiency in irrigation knowledge, scheduling and components.
Essential Duties:
- Assist in programming all irrigation controllers – at the controller and/or at a desktop for cloud-based systems (CalSense 2000 & 3000, Hunter ACC2 & ICC2 with Centralus, Rainbird ESP, Irritrol, Rainbird TBOS, Hunter NODES, and/or other miscellaneous controllers).
- Utilize weather data and hydrozone information to develop irrigation schedules.
- Collect hydrozone information from the field and update controller legends, as needed.
- Create and update irrigation hydrozone maps on Google Earth.
- Maintain irrigation part inventory and purchase necessary irrigation parts and supplies.
- Keep irrigation storeroom in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Conduct irrigation flow checks and flag issues for repair.
- Assist with new controller installation.
- Document as-built information on new irrigation construction projects.
- Plan and assign tasks, projects, priorities and develop work schedules and equipment usage priority for Grounds projects.
- Review designs and plans, monitor ongoing construction, and perform pre- and post-project walk-throughs.
- Recommend and implement methods and procedures designed to increase overall effectiveness of the grounds irrigation operation.
- Evaluate operations and assigned facilities and develop recommendations for energy savings, safety improvements, and sustainable landscape techniques.
- Compile information for budgets, estimates and special projects. Develop budgets for equipment and programs.
- Monitor the expenditure of funds for facilities equipment and service to ensure control of activities required to maintain operating within limits or approved budget.
- Apply grounds management techniques, implement and maintain a sound safety program and instruct personnel in following appropriate safety standards and procedures.
- Analyze manpower requirements and issue specific assignments ensuring the most effective utilization of personnel and equipment.
- Inspect both finished projects as well as work in progress.
- Provide measures to ensure satisfactory performance, meeting established standards of irrigation systems, trees, shrubs and turf.
- Maintain up-to-date information on developments in irrigation systems.
- Prepare records and files and submit reports as required.
- Respond to irrigation related emergencies, some of which may occur outside a normal work schedule.
- Oversee the work of outside contractors and vendors for repairs and services.
- Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday; 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.
Salary Range
$70,000 - $73,000 per year commensurate of experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in:
- Managing teams of 8 or more people
- Developing irrigation schedules based on ET and hydrozone conditions
- Using Calsense controllers and web-based software
- Using Hunter ICC2 and ACC2 controllers and Centralus software
- Utilizing Google Earth for creating and updating hydrozone and component maps
- Irrigation controller installation
- Making field repairs to lines, valves, heads, etc.
- Flow monitoring and management
- Irrigation system design
- Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
Knowledge of:
- Principles of horticulture
- Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel)
Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills
Working Environment:
- Activities require standing for varying lengths of time and walking distances outdoors to perform work which requires frequent bending, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs. and working outside in extreme temperatures and in dirty outdoor environment.
- May be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment.
- Some activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
- Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
- Drive/operate University cart/vehicle/equipment.
Department Statement:
What’s in it for you?
Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as a culture and/life balance? ASU offers the following:
- Flexible work schedules
- 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
- Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
- Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
- Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Paid time for volunteer and professional development
- Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
- Disability and leave program for income protection
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
- ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships
ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.
Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States. Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.
This position is located at the ASU Tempe campus, 1551 S. Rural Road Tempe AZ, 85287.
This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.
This position requires that you must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39-month period from date of hire.
Must pass pre-employment audiogram exam post offer of employment.
Driving Requirement:
This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
Driving Requirement:
This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
Location:
Campus: Tempe
Funding:
No Federal Funding
Instructions to Apply:
Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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