Irrigation Superintendent

Job Description

Irrigation Superintendent

Posting Number: SP005221P

Division/College: Facilities Management

Department: Facility Management

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of all campus irrigation systems. It will work as part of a team to accomplish goals and objectives.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance of systems, tools, equipment and vehicles
• Locate irrigation lines, sprinkler heads and valves
• Call in locates for irrigation and landscape projects
• Make recommendations regarding irrigation projects and provide cost estimates
• Develop project and repair lists
• Test irrigation backflow assemblies on potable water systems
• Monitor contracted irrigation work
• Coordinate with various trade groups and contractors as needed
• Design, operate, expand and construct irrigation systems, including operation of trenchers or vibratory plows
• Review and interpret design and construction blueprints and specifications
• Use computer drafting software to map irrigation systems
• Train or supervise full-time and part-time employees
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Three years related to commercial or institutional irrigation systems involving design, installation, maintenance, repair and expansion
• Testing and repairing low voltage electrical components within irrigation systems
• Supervising personnel and instructing others in the use of tools and equipment related to irrigation installation, repair and maintenance

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Possess a current Backflow Assembly Testers License issued by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Labor
• Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation, typically every three weeks

Additional Preferred:

• Two years of post-secondary education or training in the fields of construction, irrigation systems maintenance and operations, landscape maintenance and operations
• Two additional years of experience related to commercial or institutional irrigation systems, for a total of five years
• Experience operating computerized equipment and computer software for record keeping, email, database entry, photo archiving and irrigation management systems
• Knowledge of reclaimed water systems, codes and regulations
• Ability to operate a variety of irrigation/landscape equipment such as: loader, backhoe, grader, roller, excavator, trencher, forklift, skid steer loaders, snowplows, mowers, etc.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to:

• Lift and carry or otherwise move up to 60 pounds in a routine, repetitive manner
• Bend, stoop, crawl, twist, dig, climb ladders and walk throughout the workday
• Work on uneven and slick surfaces
• Work in confined spaces
• Work in inclement weather conditions
• Work safely in high traffic/congested pedestrian areas
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing duties

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $21.63-$26.44 per hour

Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 04/02/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The priority consideration date for applications is 4/16/26. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51232