Irrigation​/Plumbing Specialist - Parks & Recreation

Job Summary

Performs repair and maintenance of library sprinkler systems. Performs general plumbing duties at various facilities. Installs, maintains, services, and repairs a variety of plumbing systems throughout Salt Lake County.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

• Four (4) years of experience in a field closely related to these duties.
• A valid Driver's License issued by the State of Utah is required to operate a vehicle or equipment at the time of hire.
• Must obtain a Backflow Certification license I & II from the State of Utah within six (6) months of hire date.

• Installs, repairs, adjusts, or replaces automatic sprinkler/irrigation systems to include electrical and mechanical devices.
• Assists other trades when necessary with maintenance and repairs.
• Installs, repairs, renovates, and maintains plumbing fixtures, water and sewer lines drainage, waste, and storm drain systems, swamp coolers, drinking fountains, sprinkler systems, booster and recirculation pumps, and water heaters.
• Installs, tests, repairs, maintains back-flow devices to meet state, federal and local government codes.
• Conducts regular inspections of facilities to determine maintenance needs.
• Applies water management practices in buildings.
• Performs annual winterization and spring startup of irrigation systems including sprinkler systems, irrigation and culinary water lines, pumps, and drinking fountains.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as backhoes, trackhoes, and trenchers.
• Responds to emergency situations during non-regular work hours.
• Operates and maintains test equipment used for testing back-flows, tracing wires, and drain cleaning devices.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, materials, tools, and equipment to accomplish work assignments.
• Supervises seasonal employees and communicates effectively with them on task requirements.
• Assists with the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of central irrigation control equipment.

We support our employees with 12 holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Onsite medical clinic, hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.