Irrigation/Plumbing Specialist - Parks & Recreation

Salt Lake County•West Jordan, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Salt Lake County is seeking a highly enthusiastic Irrigation/Plumbing Specialist to join the Parks & Recreation team. This role involves performing repair and maintenance of library sprinkler systems and general plumbing duties at various facilities. The specialist will install, maintain, service, and repair a variety of plumbing systems throughout Salt Lake County, contributing to a safe and beautiful community.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

12 Holidays
up to 24 vacation days
12 sick days
one personal day every year
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
discounts at County facilities