Irrigation Superintendent

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services•Wheat Ridge, CO

8d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Irrigation Superintendent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Mount Olivet & Saint Simeon irrigation systems, to include wells, reservoirs, property lake pump houses, headgates, fairly lengthy ditch laterals and a long pipeline. As our Irrigation Superintendent, your duties must be performed consistent with company mission, values, adherence to company policies and procedures. Which in doing so, upholds the Catholic social teachings of the Catholic Church (the Church).

Requirements

Positive and supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church, her teachings, and her work
Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and shop drawings
Must have valid Colorado Driver’s License
Must have an Associate’s Degree or equivalent
At least 5-7 years of related experience with 2-3 years of lead or supervisory experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Able to lift, carry, push or pull objects more than 50 lbs. with no assistance
Some of these duties may involve work done on weekends, evening, nighttime and holidays. At times, some duties may require work outside in the cold weather or hot weather

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree, field experience and business management experience a plus
Certifications in irrigation management and efficiency in customer service orientation

Responsibilities

Create labor and material estimates for repairs and order equipment and supplies
Manage and maintain ditch laterals, pipelines, reservoirs, wells, water use, and pump houses
Manage water use to comply with decree requirements; develop reports to demonstrate trends in water usage that may increase the organization’s productivity and decrease cost
Interact with neighbors, site owners, regulatory agencies, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, staff members, manufacturers of irrigation products and other site development architects
Read blueprints, schematics and shop drawings to review and interpret project scope, work plan and specifications to prepare permits
Supervise and implement the inspection, repair, replace, adjust, assess, modify and perform preventative maintenance on sprinkler systems, components and automatic controllers; install and connect low voltage wiring
Troubleshoot and respond to emergency requests during and after work hours