Campus Irrigation Technician: Automation & Sustainability

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a skilled Irrigation Technician to support operation, maintenance, and optimization of campus irrigation systems in Salt Lake City. Roles range from tech I to IV, handling central control programming, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and water management to ensure reliability and sustainability.

Effective collaboration with Facilities Management and landscape teams is essential, with a standard 6:00am–2:30pm schedule, on-call requirements during snow

Qualifications

• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 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).
• Irrigation Technicians, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Irrigation Technicians, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
• Irrigation Technicians, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• This position may be filled at Levels II, III, or IV depending on candidate qualifications and department needs.

Responsibilities

• Irrigation Technician II: Independently performs maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. Operates and programs the central irrigation control system. Troubleshoots system components, conducts preventative maintenance and inspections, and tests and adjust water chemistry.
• Irrigation Technician III: Advanced irrigation system operations, including programming, troubleshooting complex issues, and performing major repairs. Develops irrigation schedules to support sustainable water use.
• Irrigation Technician IV: Serves as the technical expert for campus irrigation systems. Oversees system programming, optimization, and long-term performance. Leads irrigation projects and staff, supports capital planning, and provides expert guidance on irrigation design and mapping.

Education

Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience

Job description

University of Utah is seeking a skilled Irrigation Technician to support operation, maintenance, and optimization of campus irrigation systems in Salt Lake City. Roles range from tech I to IV, handling central control programming, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and water management to ensure reliability and sustainability.

Effective collaboration with Facilities Management and landscape teams is essential, with a standard 6:00am–2:30pm schedule, on-call requirements during snow