Temporary Parks Irrigation Specialist

West Valley City; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

West Valley City is seeking a temporary Parks Maintenance Worker to maintain city parks and related properties, ensuring clean, safe recreational facilities for residents. The role involves a range of grounds tasks and occasional cross-department support.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour with a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 3pm. This temporary position includes training and growth opportunities, with on-site work in various park locations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic and geometric calculations.
• Valid Utah driver's license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain irrigation systems in parks and municipal buildings.
• Mow, weed, spray, fertilize turf areas; perform litter pickup.
• Maintain playgrounds, facilities, and power equipment; assist as needed.

Skills

English communication

Basic arithmetic

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Summary

Maintain City Parks and related properties. Provide citizens with clean, safe and well cared recreational facilities. Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks on grounds, equipment, facilities, parks and other assigned areas. Employee may also assist in other Departments as assigned by supervisor.

Starting Pay: $21.00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Temporary, 40 hours per week M-F, 6:30am to 3pm, rotating on call

Benefits: Not applicable to temporary positions.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Irrigation system construction and maintenance in parks, trails, streetscapes and municipal buildings.


• Including sprinkler repair, lateral and main line repair, controller programming, system turn-on, shut-downs and blow outs.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, weeding, spraying and fertilizing of turf areas.


• Perform litter pick-up as needed.


• Perform impact material maintenance in playgrounds.


• Perform weeding, mulching, and planting of flower and shrub beds.


• Perform tree trimming and general care.


• Perform maintenance duties on physical facilities such as pavilions, restrooms, score towers, fences, fountains, picnic tables, benches, and playgrounds.


• Perform maintenance duties on power equipment, trailers, trucks, shops, storage areas, and any other equipment used in the operation and maintenance of parks.


• Lift, carry, travel and climb ladders.


• Enter and exit underground vaults.


• Perform snow removal duties, including clearing of walks with shovels and/or snow blowers, applying salt and/or icemelter, and clearing of city owned parking lots with snowplows.


• Operate machinery, mowers, trucks, etc.


• Use a variety of hand tools, including shovels, rakes, wrenches, etc.


• Must be able to push and pull 50 pounds and lift 50 pounds to shoulder height repeatedly.


• Maintain general housekeeping in park maintenance area, including: sweeping, cleaning floors, emptying garbage, etc.


• Assist full-time staff as needed.


• Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Occasionally exercises supervision over Temporary Parkworkers as assigned.

Language Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Mathematical Skills

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, also should be able to perform some geometric calculations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Utah driver's license or ability to obtain one.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is frequently subject to extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow and wind.


• Frequent exposure to dust, fumes and dirty conditions as is typical of a shop and park environment.


• Employee will be subject to moderate noise levels and exposure to moderate physical hazards in performing projects and in maintenance work.


• Also, exposure to intermittent stress due to human behavior and job tasks may be experienced.


• Employee will need to be on his/her feet and walking for extended periods.