Parks Irrigation Area Supervisor

Sandy City • Tyler, TX

1d • $29 - $43

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Parks Division Head, maintains the water and irrigation control system of the City's parks, streetscapes, and buildings. Provides risk management in irrigation and water issues. Click to see full job description CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on 3/10/26. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled. STARTING SALARY: $28.87 - $43.31/hour, depending on experience. STATUS: Regular (benefitted) DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires High School diploma or equivalent; two years of training in water management, irrigation systems and management, central control computerized irrigation systems, horticulture, or related field. Requires three years closely related work experience which includes progressively increasing responsibilities and supervisory experience. Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License; must possess a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL- class A) within six months of hire; must have a backflow certificate and IA Water Auditor’s license. A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position. Knowledge of principles of management, supervision, and planning; tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance and construction of irrigation systems and facilities; OSHA and other federal and state safety requirements; SDS; principles of plant and turf life; proper English usage, spelling, vocabulary, computer equipment and software. Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, and tools; decisions on irrigation time and amounts to maintain healthy turf and plant life in parks and other city properties; responsible to plan, assign, discipline, and supervise full-time and seasonal employees. Work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing, contacts with other departments and public entities, furnishing and obtaining information; contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of programs and schedules; outside contact with public presenting data. Note: Applications may only be submitted online. If you don’t have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions. Personal data that you provide in your employment application will be used only to consider you for employment with the City. It will only be shared as required by law. Additionally, if you are hired by Sandy City, personal data that you provide as a new employee will be used only for purposes of employment related to your job, including sharing with business partners to provide pay and benefits, and as required by law. You may refuse to provide personal data, but doing so will remove you from employment consideration. Sandy City is located in beautiful Salt Lake County, Utah. Our walkable and transit-oriented city center called "The Cairns" connects mountain adventure with an active urban lifestyle. With a bustling city arts and entertainment scene, world-class mountain skiing and summer recreation, a strong network of trails and outdoor public spaces, and unsurpassed shopping and dining, Sandy City is a destination location like no other! With low property taxes, a low crime rate, great job availability, a highly-rated school system, and excellent entertainment and recreation options, Sandy City is a great place to live and work. Sandy City is committed to providing equal opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of employment without regards to race; color; religion; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions; national origin; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetics; protected veteran status; or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. If you think you are ready to be a part of our community, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Requirements

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of training in water management, irrigation systems and management, central control computerized irrigation systems, horticulture, or related field
• Requires three years closely related work experience which includes progressively increasing responsibilities and supervisory experience
• Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License
• Must possess a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL- class A) within six months of hire
• Must have a backflow certificate and IA Water Auditor’s license
• A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position
• Knowledge of principles of management, supervision, and planning
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance and construction of irrigation systems and facilities
• Knowledge of OSHA and other federal and state safety requirements
• Knowledge of SDS
• Knowledge of principles of plant and turf life
• Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, vocabulary, computer equipment and software

Responsibilities

• Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, and tools
• Decisions on irrigation time and amounts to maintain healthy turf and plant life in parks and other city properties
• Responsible to plan, assign, discipline, and supervise full-time and seasonal employees
• Work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing, contacts with other departments and public entities, furnishing and obtaining information
• Contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction
• Frequent contacts involving the carrying out of programs and schedules
• Outside contact with public presenting data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED