Lead Irrigation Technician

Lead Irrigation Technician JOB NO:

510525

POSITION TYPE:

Full-Time 12-Month

DEPARTMENT

751400 - Campus Landscape

LOCATION

Main Campus - Starkville, MS

CATEGORIES

Support Staff

POSITION OPEN DATE

Apr 27 2026

Position Function:

Manages the repairs, installation and maintenance on all irrigation systems associated with the University.

Salary Grade:

12 Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manages the installation and maintenance of the irrigation systems, ensuring work is completed according to established plans and standards 2.

Performs seasonal irrigation services:

Spring start-ups, winterization/turn-offs and mid-season checks. 3. - Provides input and support on the layout and setup of university irrigation systems to achieve efficient and uniform distribution of water. 4. Operates machinery/equipment such as a tractor, dozer, skidsteer, and trencher if needed. 5. Installs, connects, programs, and repairs wiring, valves, sprinkler heads and electronic controllers, ensuring all are functioning properly and without fault. 6. Performs preventative and routine maintenance on irrigation systems. 7. Cleans and services fountains on campus. 8. Manages and installs outdoor lighting as necessary. 9. Monitor supply levels and reports material or equipment needs to supervisor. May assist in other general campus landscape duties when needed, such as laying sod, planting trees/shrubbery, and mowing campus grounds. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Supervises and trains team members when needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Education High School diploma or equivalent Experience 5 years of experience in landscape construction, irrigation installation, and/or landscape management. Substitutions Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read basic blueprints and understand site layout.
• Skilled in the use of irrigation tools, controllers, valves, and related equipment.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment such as tractors, skid steers, and trenchers.
• Knowledge of common plant materials and landscape practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and support crew organization.
• Problem-solving skills related to irrigation and landscaping tasks.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor. Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Job occasionally requires sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting more than 100 pounds.

Vision requirements:

Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. Instructions for

Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/ Apply online and complete a support staff application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.