Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives. About this role Responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of irrigation systems on all campuses. Operates light equipment and attachments, performs preventive maintenance, tracks inventory materials, and installs and maintains pipes, heads, pumps, controllers and valves. Performs groundskeeping measures as needed including debris removal and landscape maintenance. What a day of a Irrigation Mechanic looks like: Designs new sections of irrigation systems, including piping, valves, heads and controllers. Coordinates installation of irrigation piping, valves, wiring, heads and controllers. Provides required maintenance of irrigation piping system, heads, pumps, controllers and valves. Responds to work orders for irrigation repairs. Routine operation of skid steer loader, mini excavator and tractor related equipment. Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operation. Reports any observed problems to supervisor for coordination of repair Coordinates and performs preventive maintenance on equipment consistent with equipment recommendations. Tracks inventory and prepares and submits list of materials and supplies needed to complete tasks. Travels to meetings, between College locations, and for other purposes. Prepares required reports for various internal and external requests, including SFWMD Stormwater Permits Reviews plans and submittals for new building irrigation systems. Follows established safety practices. Maintains and performs in a safe workplace. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. We’d love to hear from you if you have the following: Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED Four years of related experience Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar application Skilled in: Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management Ability to: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Regular physical attendance required Valid Florida driver’s license Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency: Lift or carry objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds. - Weekly Lift or carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds. - Occasionally Reach and grasp objects. - Daily Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. - Daily Stand for extended periods of time. - Daily Use of video display terminal. - Daily Receive and understand information through oral and written communication. - Daily Communicate information verbally. - Daily Communicate information in writing. - Daily Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury. - Daily Work performed outdoors. - Daily Exposed to extreme temperatures. - Occasionally Utilization of personal protective equipment. - Daily Operate a motor vehicle. - Weekly This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. The minimum base pay for this position starts at $19.52/ hour, however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience. This position is open until filled with a first initial review on November 17, 2026. Wait, there is more! Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging. Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution. Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off. Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more. Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans. READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation! Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College: Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation. An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications. The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel. Application Deadline This position is open until filled About the College Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off. An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at (561) 868-3114 or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure. Accommodations Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at (561) 868-3114 for assistance.

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