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Irrigation Technicians
University of UtahSalt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Apr 2026
💰 $52,000/yr($22,000/yr – $52,000/yr)
About the role
Details
Open Date
04/21/2026
Requisition Number
PRN44835B
Job Title
Irrigation Technicians
Working Title
Irrigation Technicians
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday operating hours- 6am to 4pm to 6am to 2:30pm
Mandatory-rotating irrigation repair and snow removal on-call schedule.
VP Area
President
Department
01750 - ENGINEERING DISTRICT
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
11.75-26.94
Close Date
07/21/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Mandatory-rotating irrigation repair and snow removal on-call schedule.
Perform basic irrigation tasks such as assisting with troubleshooting and repairing filters, pumps, and pipes. Learn to test water chemistry and adjust chemical feeds under supervision to maintain sanitary conditions. Support preventative maintenance efforts by conducting routine inspections. Assist in operating and maintaining the central irrigation control system. Contribute to maintaining a green campus by helping with simple tasks related to irrigation systems. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required.
Responsibilities
Irrigation Technician, I
Perform basic irrigation tasks such as assisting with troubleshooting and repairing filters, pumps, and pipes. Learn to test water chemistry and adjust chemical feeds under supervision to maintain sanitary conditions. Support preventative maintenance efforts by conducting routine inspections. Assist in operating and maintaining the central irrigation control system. Contribute to maintaining a green campus by helping with simple tasks related to irrigation systems. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required.
Requires little to no related experience
Job Code: S28572
Irrigation Technician, II
Operate, maintain, and program the central irrigation control system. Troubleshoot and repair irrigation system components, including filters, pumps, and pipes, to ensure proper functionality. Perform regular preventative maintenance and inspections while testing and adjusting water chemistry to maintain sanitary conditions. Collaborate with irrigation crews to resolve issues and coordinate with the landscape maintenance supervisor to align irrigation schedules with campus needs. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required
Requires at least 1 year of related experience
Job Code: S28573
Irrigation Technician, III
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and programming of the central irrigation control system. Lead efforts to troubleshoot complex irrigation issues and perform advanced repairs on filters, pumps, and piping systems. Ensure a green and sustainable campus by executing effective irrigation schedules, conducting thorough preventative maintenance, and testing water chemistry to optimize conditions. Review irrigation construction documents and designs, providing input on specifications and mapping. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, Facilities management, Construction managers and AEC partners to coordinate irrigation strategies. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license is required.
Requires 3+ years of related experience
Job Code: S28571
Perform basic irrigation tasks such as assisting with troubleshooting and repairing filters, pumps, and pipes. Learn to test water chemistry and adjust chemical feeds under supervision to maintain sanitary conditions. Support preventative maintenance efforts by conducting routine inspections. Assist in operating and maintaining the central irrigation control system. Contribute to maintaining a green campus by helping with simple tasks related to irrigation systems. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required.
Requires little to no related experience
Job Code: S28572
Irrigation Technician, II
Operate, maintain, and program the central irrigation control system. Troubleshoot and repair irrigation system components, including filters, pumps, and pipes, to ensure proper functionality. Perform regular preventative maintenance and inspections while testing and adjusting water chemistry to maintain sanitary conditions. Collaborate with irrigation crews to resolve issues and coordinate with the landscape maintenance supervisor to align irrigation schedules with campus needs. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required
Requires at least 1 year of related experience
Job Code: S28573
Irrigation Technician, III
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and programming of the central irrigation control system. Lead efforts to troubleshoot complex irrigation issues and perform advanced repairs on filters, pumps, and piping systems. Ensure a green and sustainable campus by executing effective irrigation schedules, conducting thorough preventative maintenance, and testing water chemistry to optimize conditions. Review irrigation construction documents and designs, providing input on specifications and mapping. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, Facilities management, Construction managers and AEC partners to coordinate irrigation strategies. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license is required.
Requires 3+ years of related experience
Job Code: S28571
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Irrigation Technicians, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Irrigation Technicians, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Irrigation Technicians, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usual
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