Position Title: Sprinkler Irrigation Technician III (May be underfilled) ⠀ Bargaining Unit: AFSCME ⠀ ⠀ Job Description: 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. ⠀ Salary/Hourly Range: This position may be filled as a level I, II, or III depending on the selected candidates’ credentials. Sprinkler Irrigation Technician I Entry: $20.91 per hour 1 Year: $23.53 per hour 3 Year: $27.55 per hour Sprinkler Irrigation Technician II Entry: $23.57 per hour 1 Year: $26.54 per hour 3 Year: $31.04 per hour Sprinkler Irrigation Technician III Entry: $25.03 per hour 1 Year: $28.12 per hour 3 Year: $32.90 per hour Department: Public Lands Work Location: Salt Lake City, UT Benefits Salt Lake City Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package primarily for full-time employees. Eligibility varies by employment status. Explore Salt Lake City employee benefits, or use our Total Compensation Calculator to estimate the overall value of pay and benefits. Important Application Information We want to recognize the experience you bring. Please include all education and work experience relevant to this position in your application and resume. If those don't fully capture your experience, you may attach an additional document describing your previous roles, dates of employment, hours worked, and duties. If you are selected, we'll use this information to determine your starting pay. For eligible positions, your prior experience may also qualify you for a higher leave accrual rate under the City's Prior Service Leave Accrual Procedure. Application Deadline Open until filled: We encourage you to apply early. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice. About the Position: We’re looking for candidates with experience in 2-wire irrigation systems and Weather Trak central control 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! Key Responsibilities: 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 mode 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 preventers 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. Minimum Qualifications: Sprinkler Irrigation Technician I High school graduation or GED equivalent. Must have a basic knowledge of sprinkler irrigation components. Ability to read and interpret work orders, drawings and diagrams as required to perform assigned tasks. Sprinkler Irrigation Technician II High school graduation or GED equivalent. Must have knowledge of sprinkler irrigation components with two years of repair/maintenance experience Ability to read and interpret blue prints, sketches, work orders, drawings and diagrams as required to perform assigned tasks. Requires backflow certification, which must be acquired within six months of employment. Sprinkler Irrigation Technician III 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. 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. Required for All Levels Ability to operate various equipment including hand and power tools. Ability to operate heavy equipment will be required. Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions. 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. Working Conditions: 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 for extended periods, and squat or crawl into small spaces. May perform work in trenches, ceilings, on ladders, bucket lifts, scissor lifts and roofs in heights exceeding 100 feet. High exposure to disagreeable elements such as dust, fumes, noise, dampness, cold, heat, chemicals, or grease. Exposure to outside weather conditions year round. Considerable stress under emergency situations, time constraints, and possible injury and/or death. Variation of job duties due to service interruptions and construction may occur. Must be able to adapt quickly to diverse conditions, and adjust job assignments requiring operation of various facilities equipment and operations. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment. Use of a City vehicle may be required for this position and a motor vehicle check may be requested. ⠀ Full Time/Part Time: Full time ⠀ Scheduled Hours: 40 Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism. We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference. If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you. Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness site. Health & Wellness Medical insurance Dental, vision, life insurance HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution) Wellness clinic for employees & families Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Financial Perks Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year) Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k)) Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more Thinking about applying or weighing another offer? Use our Total Compensation Calculator to see the true value of your job offer—including salary, benefits, retirement, and more. We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life. Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness site. 12 vacation days to start 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday Up to 80 hours personal leave annually 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers Our Recruitment Team is ready to assist you throughout the entire hiring process—from questions about job openings to application support. Reach the Recruitment Team at 801-535-6699 Or email: [email protected] The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900. Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

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