Parks Irrigation Specialist Crew Leader

Sandy City•Tyler, TX

1d•$24 - $36

About The Position

Under the close supervision of the Parks Division Head and/or Parks Supervisors, performs skilled work pertaining to risk management, maintenance and construction of City parks, streetscapes, sites, cemetery, Parks and Recreation facilities, City Special Events, Irrigation Systems, Senior Citizen's Center and other green spaces. Click here to see full job description CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on April 17, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled. STARTING SALARY: $24.08-$36.12/hourly, depending on experience STATUS: Regular (benefitted) DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires High School diploma or equivalent; one year training in irrigation system maintenance, construction and management and /or related field. Requires two years closely related work experience, with at least one year supervisory experience. Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License; must possess a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six month of hire; must have CPR Certification. A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position. Knowledge of principles of supervision and planning; tools, machines, and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of City parks, the cemetery and recreation facilities; OSHA and other federal safety standards; general construction practice and procedures; principles of plant and turf life; proper English usage, spelling and vocabulary. Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, and, tools. Responsible for some full-time and/or seasonal employees. Work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing; contacts with other City departments, 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 the public 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
one year training in irrigation system maintenance, construction and management and /or related field
Requires two years closely related work experience, with at least one year supervisory experience
Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License
must possess a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six month of hire
must have CPR Certification
A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position
Knowledge of principles of supervision and planning
tools, machines, and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of City parks, the cemetery and recreation facilities
OSHA and other federal safety standards
general construction practice and procedures
principles of plant and turf life
proper English usage, spelling and vocabulary
Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, and, tools
Responsible for some full-time and/or seasonal employees
Work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
contacts with other City departments, 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 the public