Job Description
Irrigation Superintendent
Posting Number: SP005221P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facility Management
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
- 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:
- 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:
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:
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:
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