Lead Irrigation Technician

Position Information

Position Description & Details: Responsible for the supervision and performance of skilled work in the maintenance, installation, and design of campus irrigation systems; performs irrigation system start-up, irrigation controller programing, water management, trouble-shooting, irrigation system repairs, and system winterization; operate trenchers, vibratory plow, boring machines, tractors, skid steer loaders, dump trucks, forklifts, rototillers, snow blowers; provide supervision and training for seasonal and part-time employees: performs unskilled manual duties as needed and other duties assigned to the department to include snow removal.

Responsibilities: Provide technical services and supervisory oversight for installation and maintenance of landscape irrigation and water features; Equipment Operation and Mainenance; Responsible for supervising seasonal and part-time employees; Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:30-4:00 Monday thru Friday. Position requires modification of hours during certain times and seasons of the year

Advertised Salary: $40,000 min/year

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year related work experience using equipment and vehicles (i.e. tandem and single axle trucks, loaders, tractors, and other grounds maintenance equipment)
• North Dakota Class 'B' Drivers license with air brake endorsement or equivalent or ability to obtain before the end of probationary period
• Ability to use motorized heavy equipment (i.e. trencher, vibratory plow, forklift, tandem and single axle trucks, tractors, skid steer loaders, utility vehicles, etc)
• Ability to to be able to use a computer for basic operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the maintenance and installation of underground irrigation systems.
• Experience with the maintenance of landscape ponds, streams and fountains.
• One year of supervisory responsibility / experience

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

How To Apply

Please provide details within application or resume of how each of the minimum and/or qualifications are met.

About Us

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.