"Irrigation Technician"

Job Description

Irrigation Technician

Posting Number: SP005134P

Division/College: Facilities Management

Department: Facility Management

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of all campus irrigation systems. It will work as part of a team to accomplish goals and objectives.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance of systems, tools, equipment and vehicles related to campus irrigation
• Assist with locating irrigation lines, sprinkler heads and valves when Dig Line requests
• Coordinate with various trade groups and contractors as needed
• May train or supervise the work of others
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• One year related to commercial or institutional irrigation systems involving, installation and maintenance

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Ability to respond to emergency calls and serve on paid weekend on-call duty on a regular rotation, typically every three weeks during the irrigation season.

Additional Preferred:

• Two years of post-secondary education or training in the fields of construction, irrigation systems maintenance and operations, landscape maintenance and operations
• Two additional years of experience related to commercial and residential irrigation systems, for a total of three years
• Experience operating computerized equipment and computer software for record keeping email, database entry, photo archiving and irrigation management systems
• Knowledge of reclaimed water systems, codes and regulations
• Ability to operate a variety of irrigation/landscape equipment such as loaders, backhoes, graders, rollers, excavators, trenchers, forklifts, skid steer loaders, mowers, etc.
• Knowledge of low voltage systems used in irrigation

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to:

• Lift and carry or otherwise move up to 40 pounds in a routine, repetitive manner
• Bend, stoop, dig, climb ladders and walk throughout the workday
• Work on uneven and slick surfaces
• Work in confined spaces occasionally
• Work in inclement weather conditions
• Work safely in high traffic/congested pedestrian areas
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing duties

Degree Requirement: N/A: No degree requirement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience

Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment

FTE: 1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 12/29/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The priority consideration date for applications is 1/12/26. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.

Some weekend on-call duties required during the summer.

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50420