Job Information
University of Utah Landscape Irrigation Technician in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 07/01/2024
Requisition Number PRN39171B
Job Title Landscape Irrigation Technician
Working Title Landscape Irrigation Technician
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm
VP Area President
Department 01746 - Landscape
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $21.30 - $25.78
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Constructs, assembles, checks, repairs and maintains the sprinkler piping system in order to provide adequate and satisfactory irrigation schedules and facilities to accomplish the watering for the University campus.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Checks and cleans the various pipes and equipment related to the sprinkler system.
Installs pipes, valves and related equipment, using a variety of plumbing hand and power tools, by measuring, cutting and threading the various pipes.
Repairs malfunctions by determining the cause of the malfunction and making the necessary repairs.
Repairs and makes minor adjustments to the time clocks which control and regulate the intervals between each watering.
Controls the watering schedule by manually setting and operating the time clocks.
Salvages, repairs and reconditions sprinkler piping equipment including valves and sprinkler heads.
Corrects and updates the sprinkler piping system maps by drafting scale based diagrams as changes occur to the system.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years previous experience as a Ground Sprinkler Operator or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated communications skills; and a commitment to providing excellent customer service required. Completion of an approved apprenticeship program is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Three years previous experience as a Ground Sprinkler Operator or equivalency; demonstrated communications skills; and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. Completion of an approved apprenticeship program is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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