Kansas State University

Irrigation Technician I

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

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Location: Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Work: On-site
Employment: Full-time
Level: Entry level
Function: Trades & logistics
Pay: $15.00 – $18.17 an hour (read from the ad)
Posted: 2 days ago

About the role

About This Role

The Irrigation Technician I performs basic repairs, installations, and maintenance for all irrigation systems. Performs preventative and routine maintenance on irrigation systems and assists in irrigation repairs and troubleshooting.

About Us

The role of the Landscape Services is to provide a safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing exterior environment for the students, faculty and staff of K-State. The department is responsible for the maintenance and installation of over 250 acres of turf grass, shrubs, trees and annual flower beds on campus.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Skill in use and operations of tools, machines and equipment commonly used in plumbing and electrical work at the skilled craft level.
1-3 years of experience in irrigation system installation and maintenance
Institution grounds experience

Additional Role Information

Back flow Certification must be completed within first year of employment.

Sponsorship eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

Application

Application Window

Applications close on: December 18, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Hourly $15.00 - $18.17

Source

Posted by Kansas State University on their own hiring page, careers.pageuppeople.com. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 01:54 UTC; the original is the reference.

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