OPEN POSITIONS:

Maintenance Staff

Maintenance Staff Job Description

Overview

The North Unit Irrigation District (NUID) is the second largest irrigation district in the State of Oregon. NUID, located in Central Oregon, serves over 950 patrons across approximately 59,000 acres of farmland. NUID operates and maintains two dams and reservoirs and over 300 miles of canals, pipes, laterals and ditches. NUID is part of the Deschutes Project, a federal reclamation project, and is under contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR).

NUID is currently recruiting for a position in the Maintenance classification. In this capacity, under general supervision, positions in the Maintenance classification perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled duties in the construction, repair, cleaning, and maintenance of irrigation canals, ditches, pipelines, structures, buildings, landscapes; and other operation and maintenance duties as assigned. Maintenance activities can extend from Wickiup Reservoir near LaPine to the Deschutes River Canyon north of Madras.

Individuals interested in applying for this position should submit an application no later than Friday, April 19, 2019 to the district office at 2024 NW Beech St, Madras, Oregon, 97741, by fax (541) 475-3905 or email to nuid@northunitid.com.

Summer Intern

Summer Intern Job Description and Possible Projects

Overview

Under general supervision, the Seasonal Intern shadows water operations, on-farm visits, collaborative events, general office operations, general maintenance and special projects to learn the depth to irrigation management in Central Oregon. Intern will be expected to choose and complete a project that will be presented as a poster at the end of the season.

The District is accepting applications from all backgrounds until April 19th, 2019. Individuals interested in applying for this position can submit a cover letter, resume and completed District employment application to the district office at 2024 NW Beech St, Madras, Oregon, 97741, by fax (541) 475-3905 or email to nuid@northunitid.com.

Temporary Seasonal Worker

Temporary Seasonal Worker Job Description

Overview

Under general supervision, the Temporary Seasonal Worker performs tasks related to the general upkeep of North Unit Irrigation District (NUID) campus and district facilities. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license with a good driving record.

Individuals interested in applying for this position should submit an application no later than Friday, April 19, 2019 to the district office at 2024 NW Beech St, Madras, Oregon, 97741, by fax (541) 475-3905 or email to nuid@northunitid.com.