Irrigation Technicians

Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time:
Full Time

Monday – Friday operating hours are 6am to 4pm, hours to be worked out with manager. Mandatory-rotating irrigation repair and snow removal on‑call schedule.

Department 01747 - PRESIDENT'S DISTRICT, Salt Lake City, UT

Pay Rate Range $12/hr -$28/hr

Close Date 03/15/2026

Irrigation Technicians

Perform basic irrigation tasks such as assisting with troubleshooting and repairing filters, pumps, and pipes. Learn to test water chemistry and adjust chemical feeds under supervision to maintain sanitary conditions. Support preventative maintenance efforts by conducting routine inspections. Assist in operating and maintaining the central irrigation control system. Contribute to maintaining a green campus by helping with simple tasks related to irrigation systems.

Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

• Irrigation Technician, I – Perform basic irrigation tasks such as assisting with troubleshooting and repairing filters, pumps, and pipes. Learn to test water chemistry and adjust chemical feeds under supervision to maintain sanitary conditions. Support preventative maintenance efforts by conducting routine inspections. Assist in operating and maintaining the central irrigation control system. Contribute to maintaining a green campus by helping with simple tasks related to irrigation systems.
  
  Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required. Requires little to no related experience. Job Code: S28572
• Irrigation Technician, II – Operate, maintain, and program the central irrigation control system. Troubleshoot and repair irrigation system components, including filters, pumps, and pipes, to ensure proper functionality. Perform regular preventative maintenance and inspections while testing and adjusting water chemistry to maintain sanitary conditions. Collaborate with irrigation crews to resolve issues and coordinate with the landscape maintenance supervisor to align irrigation schedules with campus needs.
  
  Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required. Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Job Code: S28573
• Irrigation Technician, III – Oversee the operation, maintenance, and programming of the central irrigation control system. Lead efforts to troubleshoot complex irrigation issues and perform advanced repairs on filters, pumps, and piping systems. Ensure a green and sustainable campus by executing effective irrigation schedules, conducting thorough preventative maintenance, and testing water chemistry to optimize conditions. Review irrigation construction documents and designs, providing input on specifications and mapping.
  
  Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, Facilities management, Construction managers and AEC partners to coordinate irrigation strategies. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license is required. Requires 3+ years of related experience. Job Code: S28571

1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

• Process Technician, I:
  Requires little to no related experience.
• Process Technician, II:
  Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Process Technician, III:
  Requires 3+ years of related experience.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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