About Our Job

With competitive pay great benefits and endless opportunities working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you and those who benefit from your passion skills and expertise. Join our diverse inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected hiring pay range for this position is $23.89 - $27.50/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 paid holidays 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

More information on what the City and County of Denver offers its employees can be found here.

Location

These positions can expect to work on-site at Wellshire Golf Course five (5) days per week including weekends as needed.

What Youll Do

With eight golf facilities Denver Golf has something for everyone: one 27-hole regulation golf course four 18-hole regulation golf courses one 18-hole executive mountain golf course two 9-hole par three golf courses two Miniature Golf facilities four driving ranges (including the signature Aqua Golf water range) six Restaurants and Denver Junior Golf - The First Tee of Denver (one of the largest Junior Golf programs in the country). Denver Golf has outstanding course conditions and top-notch guest services for the best value. From urban golf settings to mountain vistas you will find it here at Denver Golf. Please visit our Denver Golf webpage for more information.

Wellshire Golf Courseprovides a country club atmosphere at an affordable is the only public course West of the Mississippi thatis a Donald Ross in the steps ofBen Hoganwhile hitting off of lush fairways lined by mature trees. Check out what Wellshire Golf Course has to offer!

Denver Parks and Recreations Golf Division is looking to hire a motivated Second Assistant Superintendent/Irrigation Technician to join our team at Wellshire Golf Course. This role supports daily course operations including irrigation system maintenance and assisting with the supervision of the maintenance team.

Specifically as a Second Assistant Superintendent/Irrigation Technician for Wellshire Golf Course you will:

• At times direct train and supervise seasonal course staff and be the go-to full time staff for all course maintenance and communication
• Assist with fertilizer and chemical applications
• Perform irrigation system maintenance
• Monitor and troubleshoot irrigation system issues as they arise
• Read irrigation drawings and performs construction and maintenance/repair and replacement of broken parts on various equipment including pipes sprinklers hoses and more
• Research introduce and execute sustainable irrigation practices at the course
• Participate in other course maintenance responsibilities including mowing snow removal supervision customer communication and coordination with the Golf Pro Shop
• Operate and maintain various lightweight vehicles and equipment; utilize a computer for diagnosing system problems
• Occasionally work and fill in at other Golf Courses to support general department operations
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

What Youll Bring

Wellshire Golf Course is looking for a confident team-oriented person to join their team. Our ideal candidate will be savvy at identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions will be an adept problem solver and is willing to learn new trades and skills to support operations. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable working in all weather conditions not afraid to jump in when needed and will be comfortable interacting with a diverse team of coworkers as well as with the public.

In addition our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience skills and characteristics:

• Experience working on golf course operations
• Experience maintaining and repairing irrigation equipment
• Experience working with Toro Links Operating System (or similar systems)
• A professional demeanor and collaborative spirit
• Experience with managing others
• Experience with fertilizer and chemical applications

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in maintaining and repairing commercial agricultural or related irrigation systems
• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements
• License/Certifications: This job requires driving; requires a valid Drivers License at the time of application

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until11:59pm on Thursday January 22nd 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than January 22nd at 11:59pm to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

To view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.

Position Type

Position Salary Range

Target Pay

Agency

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance sign language interpretation real-time captioning via CART or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you please contact with three business days notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

For information about right to work click here for English or here for Spanish.