Irrigation Systems Technician (Mead, NE)

The Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) is located near Mead and Ithaca, NE, within 40 minutes of both the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas. The site consists of approximately 9,663 acres with about half of the land base being row crops, both irrigated and non-irrigated, and half pasture. Over 6,000 domestic farm animals used for research and teaching reside onsite as well.

As the Irrigation Systems Technician, you will:

• Manage irrigation systems for grain and forage crops at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center near Mead, NE.

• Operate, manage, and maintain advanced center pivot and other irrigation systems.

• Assess crop water use, anticipate water needs, and implement irrigations.

• Troubleshoot and make irrigation equipment and control system repairs.

• Support research including logging and reporting of water/chemical use.

• Calibrate and operate chemigation and manure application equipment.

• Manage irrigation with remote control systems.

• Use variable rate irrigation technology.

• Support general farm operations as assigned.

Irregular hours and work in inclement weather may be required. Non-commercial pesticide applicator license, chemigation applicator license, and commercial driver's license must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician III.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.

We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:

• Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents

• Retirement plans with university match

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• A diverse and inclusive workplace

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.