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Irrigation Technician I

Position filled (4/2/2010)

$17.16 - $24.90/hour DOE; Part-time @ 20 hours/week
Irrigation Training and Research Center
Open until filled. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010. This is a temporary position with continuation dependent on funding.
Posted: 12/30/2009 12:51:08 PM

Under general direction of the ITRC Director, the responsibilities of the Irrigation Technician include providing technical assistance to Project Directors and other engineers at ITRC. The position also assists in improving and maintaining ITRC facilities and programs.

Typical Essential Functions

Assists in the development of project plans and designs.

Tests and repairs irrigation equipment as required. Assists in the investigation and analysis of new materials, equipment, and irrigation projects.

Assists or prepares estimates, surveys, statistics, and designs for projects.

Compiles research data into databases and spreadsheets. Manipulates and programs the databases and spreadsheets for analysis and reports.

Analyzes costs for work projects and estimates completion schedules.

Performs equipment studies using dataloggers and electronic sensors.

Performs, under project director supervision, modeling studies with various computer programs.

Assists in maintaining and upgrading ITRC facilities and programs including construction and fabrication. Takes responsibility for maintenance of specific equipment and facilities.

Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

High School degree required. Must have good time management skills, and demonstrated accurate project estimating skills; effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work as an effective team member. Must be able to perform physical labor and work outside, as required. Must be able to travel. Must have demonstrated experience with manipulating spreadsheets. In addition, must have one year experience or demonstrated proficiency in several of the following: a. Electronics (sensors, dataloggers) b. Irrigation design and management c. Construction (steel, wood, concrete) and fabrication d. Computer equipment (networks, controllers, printers, etc.) Regular full-time attendance is required.

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How To Apply

Click here, to download the Cal Poly Corporation application or visit our Human Resources office to pick up an application. Applications must be received by the closing date indicated. If you have any questions, please email us at cpchr@calpoly.edu or call 805-756-1121.

Mail or hand-deliver your application to:
Cal Poly Corporation
Human Resources, Bldg. 15
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0707

The Cal Poly Corporation offers generous benefits including paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement program. Faculty/Staff housing may be available through the Cal Poly Housing Corporation. Cal Poly Corporation is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.