Irrigation Superintendent

About the role

The 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. Duties must be performed consistent with company mission, values, adherence to company policies and procedures, upholding the Catholic social teachings of the Catholic Church.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday: 7am – 3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Maintain both locations: Mount Olivet and Saint Simeon
• 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

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

Benefits

• Salary: $75K – $85K – DOE
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Location

Mt. Olivet Cemetery – Wheat Ridge, CO