Job Details

Irrigation Tech III/Lead Worker

Position Number: 6647983
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Irrigation Tech III/Lead Worker

Requisition Number: 67968
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Classified Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 22-Oct-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder is searching for an Irrigation Tech III/Lead Worker! This position will troubleshoot and repair all aspects of the irrigation system. This role will be involved with Ditch operation and maintenance, and also serves as the irrigation lead worker and assists with oversight of 3 positions, as well as student employees. This position may make data adjustments in the Lynx irrigation computer system.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Facilities Management (FM) provides outdoor services to general fund areas and to several auxiliary funded facilities. Facilities Management Outdoor Services is responsible for grounds maintenance and irrigation system operation and maintenance for the general fund areas on campus.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Irrigation, maintenance, and installation of campus irrigation system

Perform walk-throughs for inspection on the irrigation system to ensure accurate head performance and coverage. Read and interpret construction drawings, irrigation plans and as-builds. Troubleshoot and repair control wiring, main lines, lateral lines, electric valves, and sprinkler heads; determine the head type, head spacing, headcount, nozzle selection, and irrigation zones to help maintain or achieve accurate coverage, water pressure, and precipitation rates. Participate in coordinating and performing irrigation system blowout using a trailer-mounted commercial air compressor, monitoring air pressure and isolating mainline zones. Act as the contact person for contractors in the absence of the Irrigation Manager. Will serve as the work leader and assist with troubleshooting and repairs.

Maintain wireless radio communication systems for Lynx and handheld radios

Analyze, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace wireless radio communication components for Toro Lynx central control system including irrigation controllers, soil sensors, circuit boards, modems, UHF radios, handheld radios, antennas, cables, and wiring; through the use of a Rig Specialist, spectrum analyzer, and wattmeter.
Perform changes in Lynx irrigation computer system based on knowledge of how the system waters campus, and other variables including evapotranspiration rate, multiple precipitation rates, exposure, microclimate, slope, percent adjustments, and soil moisture levels.

Ditch maintenance

Monitor ditch water flows and make adjustments to the headgates as well as cleaning of debris at the headgates of 3 ditches to maintain proper flow for pond replenishment. Conduct chart recordings and digital meter readings to help with the accounting of amounts of water used through ditches and pump stations.

Snow and ice removal

Remove snow and ice from streets, parking lots, sidewalks and curbs. Apply sand/salt or Anti-icing chemical mixture using various equipment.

Maintain work vehicle

Schedule and request vehicle maintenance with campus motor pool to perform minor maintenance on Facilities Management vehicles and equipment, and coordinate with outdoor services mechanic for other equipment repairs. Maintain a constant supply of vehicle stock material for irrigation repairs as necessary.

Safety

Adhere to the safety guidelines and policies crafted by Human Resources, Facilities management safety committee, the Outdoor services safety group, and industry-standard methodologies.
Complete additional miscellaneous grounds duties when needed. Examples include branch pick up after storms, grounds support for graduation including running a blower, placing mulch in beds, running a string trimmer, etc.
Being an essential services position, the employee may have to respond to, and/or coordinate with crew members who respond to, after hour's emergency issues related to snow/ice removal, pump station, irrigation mainline, sprinkler zones, ditches, Lynx irrigation computer, radio communication system, or other job-related situations.

What You Should Know

This position works five (5) eight-hour days per week, between the hours of 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, based on staffing requirements of the Department.
This role is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.

What We Can Offer

The annual base salary range for this position is $56,000 - $57,200.
This position is also eligible for on call pay in addition to the base salary mentioned above.
If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be active. Be resourceful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Three years of experience with grounds keeping or landscape maintenance or a related field. Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Must have a valid Colorado driver's license and be a Colorado resident to apply.
Within the first 6 months, the employee must acquire and maintain a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) certification.

What You Will Need

Ability to communicate well with others.
Ability to work individually or as a team.
Able to read and decipher irrigation maps and plans.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
DD-214 for veteran applicants.

Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran's preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying.

Optional: If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by October 22, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Irrigation-Tech-III-Lead-Worker/67968