Irrigation & Crop Nutrition Supervisor

Job overview

The Irrigation & Crop Nutrition Supervisor role is onsite in Kalāheo, HI, with a starting salary range of $75,000–$85,000 per year. The role oversees Kauai Coffee’s irrigation and nutrition program across its coffee orchard. Kauai Coffee cultivates nearly 3,000 acres of coffee.

What you'll do

• Manage irrigation-section employees and water and fertilizer application
• maintain weekly water-distribution schedules
• conduct quality checks of irrigation and fertigation systems
• plan maintenance of reservoirs, ditches, pumps, filter stations, drip systems, and chlorination units
• oversee Pump Station 3 operations
• develop fertilizer schedules and track deliveries
• monitor coffee growth and recommend improvements
• prepare reports, budgets, and capital requests
• train and supervise staff
• and enforce safety and environmental requirements. On-call availability is required for unscheduled power outages to shut down the system.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

irrigation & crop nutrition supervisor

kauai coffee

kalāheo hi

$75k-$85k

coffee orchard

irrigation

fertigation

water distribution

reservoir maintenance

pump station operations

agriculture

on-call availability

hawaii

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Account
• 15 vacation days
• short-term disability
• employee discounts
• monthly free coffee.

Why this role

The role includes responsibility for six on-farm reservoirs and four regulated reservoirs, with maintenance to Hawaii Dam Safety Division inspection standards. A modest relocation stipend may be offered to candidates not currently residing on Kauai.

About the employer

KAUAI COFFEE is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming. Sector: 11.