Irrigation Technician

Join our irrigation team at the National Elk Refuge this summer. Enjoy spectacular landscapes of mountains, rolling sagebrush covered hills, and grasslands in northwestern Wyoming’s Jackson Hole valley. Position includes assisting with operation and maintenance of a state-of-the-art K-Line irrigation system which irrigates 4,000 acres of grasslands crucial to winter range habitat on the National Elk Refuge.

Refuge personnel are looking for candidates to assist primarily with irrigation duties on refuge grasslands. Forage produced is utilized by elk and bison during the fall and winter months on this critical winter range habitat. This position also aims to help build professional experience in natural resource management. Although no irrigation or rangeland experience is required, ideal candidates will have interest rangeland and wildlife management, habitat improvements, and general biology. Operation of 4×4 UTV/ATV’s is required and training is provided by the refuge. Technicians will also get the opportunity as time allows to work with other departments including biology, education, facilities, and mechanical. Although this position is on the National Elk Refuge with USFWS, it is NOT a federal government position. Health insurance, relocation and other benefits are NOT provided. Seasonal position only. If you are between the ages of 21-30 (35 for veterans), you can qualify for the Public Land Corps certificate. Positions start sometime mid-April to late May and end sometime between mid-August and mid-October.

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years or older
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Reliable and responsible
• Be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Ability to use (or learn to use) a variety of hand and power tools
• Able to commit to full irrigation season
• May have to work some or all holidays depending on schedule
• Depending on available shifts, weekends may be required
• Ability to work with a diverse team
• 40 hours a week minimum requirement
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Operate a ATV/UTV safely (training provided)
• Familiarity with GPS systems (training provided)

PAY & BENEFITS:

• $16-18/hour (paid bi-weekly)
• Housing provided (no rent) and basic utilities provided
• Must work 40 hours per week to qualify for on-site, free housing
• Work in beautiful Jackson, Wyoming
• Daily exposure to area wildlife
• Hands on experience in a wide range of fields
• Public Land Corps certificate (for qualifying individuals)

*Note: These positions are NOT federal positions. You work at the National Elk Refuge but are employed by The Grand Teton Association.