Irrigation Systems Supervisor

Archdiocese of Denver; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Denver seeks an experienced Irrigation Superintendent to manage the Mount Olivet Cemetery and Saint Simeon Cemetery irrigation systems. You will supervise an irrigation technician and oversee operation, maintenance, and system reliability.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred), 5–7 years of related experience with 2–3 years in supervision, and a Colorado driver’s license. Knowledge of water rights, hydraulics, and blueprints is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Mt. Olivet and Saint Simeon irrigation facilities including wells, pump houses, ditches, and pipelines.
• Manage water use to comply with decree requirements and prepare usage reports.
• Develop maintenance programs and log reports; supervise irrigation technician.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, engineers, and contractors; maintain neighbor communications.
• Oversee rehabilitation and upgrades of water operations facilities; assist with permits.
• Analyze operational data and perform water quality sampling and testing.
• Supervise repairs, adjustments, and programming of automatic irrigation controllers; install low voltage wiring.
• Prepare labor and material estimates for repairs; read blueprints and shop drawings.

Skills

Irrigation system maintenance

Blueprint reading

Water management

Supervisory experience

Colorado Driver's License

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Archdiocese of Denver seeks an experienced Irrigation Superintendent to manage the Mount Olivet Cemetery and Saint Simeon Cemetery irrigation systems. You will supervise an irrigation technician and oversee operation, maintenance, and system reliability.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred), 5–7 years of related experience with 2–3 years in supervision, and a Colorado driver’s license. Knowledge of water rights, hydraulics, and blueprints is valued.