What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Specialist position at Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)?
Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) as our Irrigation Specialist! In this role you will install irrigation systems and make proper adjustments accordingly to ensure proper coverage of irrigated landscape areas. Enjoy weekly pay, health care benefits and onsite clinics. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!
Job Overview: Responsible for installing, maintaining, altering and repairing the irrigation system. Diagnoses and repairs problems with all irrigation systems, tests wire tracing and radio telemetry, provides training on basic irrigation equipment. Also performs a variety of landscaping functions, including mowing, weeding, planting, and snow removal.
Maximize Your Impact: The Responsibilities You’ll Own:
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org
Job Overview: Responsible for installing, maintaining, altering and repairing the irrigation system. Diagnoses and repairs problems with all irrigation systems, tests wire tracing and radio telemetry, provides training on basic irrigation equipment. Also performs a variety of landscaping functions, including mowing, weeding, planting, and snow removal.
Maximize Your Impact: The Responsibilities You’ll Own:
- Installs irrigation systems and makes proper adjustments accordingly to ensure proper coverage of irrigated landscape area. Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste. Assist in design of system.
- Maintains existing irrigation systems by conducting periodic inspections and making repairs to valves, heads, and irrigation lines to ensure systems are operating properly. Repairs/installs electric (under supervision of Electrician) and manual irrigation components: to include controllers, valves, pipes, etc.
- Inspect, repair and maintain mechanical equipment.
- Mows, plants, weeds, and waters all flowerbeds and landscaping areas (seasonal). Apply chemical applications, if necessary. Removes snow and ice from walks and driveways. Assist with snow plowing and removal (seasonal). Assists with the pickup and removal of trash.
- Performs work for special events (e.g., Wacipi) to include grounds maintenance, garbage control, pest control and vendor set up/tear down.
- Other duties as assigned
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Three years experience conducting field troubleshooting, repairs and/or installation of commercial/municipal irrigation control systems.
- Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record.
- MN Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Mechanical aptitude
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to read and understand irrigation blueprints
- Knowledge of central irrigation control systems and booster pumps.
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work in a wide range of climate temperatures, including excessive heat and/or subzero temperatures.
- Proficiency in maintaining safety while handling potential fumes, chemicals, odors, and/or noise.
- Capacity to handle and lift up to 100 lbs. as needed.
- Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, including on feet 75% of time.
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org
