Performs line locates for underground utilities. Inspects, tests, and maintains all landscape irrigation systems to assure that each station is properly functioning throughout the growing season.  Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs stand alone and central sprinkler controllers and satellites. Maintains and makes repairs to landscape fountains. Prepares the necessary forms to acquire needed repair materials.  Exercises some discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment.

Duties:

• Perform line locates for ongoing and new construction.
• Maintain and repair all central satellites and sprinkler controllers. 
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to outside fountains and greenhouse plumbing. 
• Tests each irrigation system to make sure that each station is properly functioning.
• Makes necessary repairs to breaks in PVC and copper pipe. Involves the use of hand tools to dig, refill, level, replace sod, etc. 
• Replaces or repairs damaged heads. Repairs damaged heads by taking apart the mechanical heads, repairs or replaces broken parts, and puts the heads back together. Mechanical heads may be simple or complex. 
• Assures proper backfilling of an excavation that might be necessary in order to make system repairs. 
• Prepares for signature the order forms for materials needed to repair defective water systems. 
• Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies. 
• May operate trencher and backhoe equipment. 
• Performs related duties as assigned. 

At The University of Oklahoma, we change lives. The University of Oklahoma, located in the heart of the Great Plains, includes over 300 facilities across 3,250 acres of rolling plains. The University of Oklahoma Department of Facilities Management supports the University of Oklahoma’s diverse range of research, academic, and business programs. With a team of over 450 Team Members, Facilities Management is responsible for operating, repairing, and maintaining OU buildings, infrastructure, utilities, and grounds. 

OU Facilities Management prioritizes growth and opportunity. We encourage our Team Members to pursue areas of interest to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

OU Facilities Management is dedicated to enhancing the physical environment at OU by being responsible stewards of OU resources, investing in and developing our Team Members, and engaging with the greater OU community. Learn more about Facilities Management here. 

There are many perks to becoming a Team Member at The University of Oklahoma, including but not limited to:

• 27 days of annual paid time off, increased with years of service
• 14 paid holiday days off
• Healthcare plan options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement plan options
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $300/year
• Discounted athletic and cultural event tickets
• Tuition Waiver Program; Discounted tuition and fees for yourself and other dependents
• On-campus fitness and recreation centers, museums, gardens, and restaurants  

Lead On, University. Learn more about OU Norman Campus’s Strategic Plan here.