Irrigation Technician III — Outdoor Turf Specialist

Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation seeks a skilled Sprinkler Irrigation Technician III to manage and maintain high-quality turf irrigation at the Salt Lake Regional Athletic Complex. The role requires experience with 2-wire irrigation systems, Weather Trak control, and the ability to diagnose and repair irrigation issues efficiently.

Position is full-time, with wage steps for Technician III starting at $25.03/hour and progressing to $32.90/hour.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of sprinkler irrigation components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, work orders, drawings and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, and repair irrigation pipes, fittings, valves, heads, and fixtures.
• Inspect and adjust irrigation systems to ensure turf quality and efficiency.
• Operate and troubleshoot automatic central control systems for irrigation.
• Maintain pump stations and backflow preventers; respond to alarms.
• Read blueprints and install valves and pipes per specifications; join pipes using appropriate methods.

Skills

Read blueprints

Irrigation system maintenance

Interpret work orders

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Backflow certification

IPS Glue certification

Electrical troubleshooting certification

Job description

Salt Lake City Corporation seeks a skilled Sprinkler Irrigation Technician III to manage and maintain high-quality turf irrigation at the Salt Lake Regional Athletic Complex. The role requires experience with 2-wire irrigation systems, Weather Trak control, and the ability to diagnose and repair irrigation issues efficiently.

Position is full-time, with wage steps for Technician III starting at $25.03/hour and progressing to $32.90/hour.