Sprinkler Irrigation Technician III ( underfill at a level II

Overview

Sprinkler Irrigation Technician III (May underfill at a level II or I)

Join Our Team at One of the Nation's Premier Outdoor Athletic Complexes!

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a skilled full-time Irrigation Technician for the Salt Lake Regional Athletic Complex – a state-of-the-art, 100-acre facility featuring 16 sand-based, multi-sport fields that host top-tier local, regional, and national youth tournaments. We are looking for candidates with experience in 2-wire irrigation systems and Rain Bird Site Control technology who take pride in maintaining high-quality turf and green spaces.

The complex operates March through November, and employees can accrue up to 480 comp hours to be used during the off-season. If you enjoy working outdoors, thrive in a team environment, and want to help maintain one of the finest outdoor athletic complexes in the country — this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This Position Is Eligible For Full City Benefits, Including

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs pipes, fittings, valves, heads, and fixtures of irrigation, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications by use of screws, bolts, and plastic solvents.
• Works with all levels of staff to make recommendations and/or adjustments to resolve a variety of irrigation problems and issues; makes visits to survey landscape and soil conditions, determines and implements site requirements, observes system effectiveness and efficiency.
• Installs, tests and maintains systems for automatic or manual operation controls of pumps, valves, and other typical industrial equipment.
• Repairs and services water distribution and sewage facilities, landscape water sprinkler systems, and waste/vent systems, using hand and power tools.
• Reads and interprets blue prints in order to install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metal and non-metal materials. Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, solder, and plastic solvents.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, water heaters and water softeners, and decorative water fountains piping and pumps.
• Maintains pump stations and back flow prev enters in an operable condition and responds to any alarms caused by equipment malfunction.
• Serves as a technical resource for irrigation systems management and water conservation.
• Participates in meetings as required; attend training seminars, vendor demonstrations, and courses to remain current with the latest techniques and technologies.
• Operates heavy equipment, snowplows, blowers, backhoes, or other similar equipment as needed to perform the responsibilities of the position or in emergencies.
• Performs tasks required to complete projects; including preparation and clean up responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school graduation or GED equivalent. Must have knowledge of sprinkler irrigation components with four years of repair/maintenance experience in the field.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, sketches, work orders, drawings and diagrams as required to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to operate various equipment including hand and power tools. Ability to operate heavy equipment will be required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license or driving privilege card. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A will be required, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Requires backflow certification, which must be acquired within six months of employment.
• IPS Glue certification and electrical wire and troubleshooting certification required or must be acquired within six months of employment.

• Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium to heavy weights. Difficult working positions; may have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions…