Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Constructs, assembles, checks, repairs and maintains the sprinkler piping system in order to provide adequate and satisfactory irrigation schedules and facilities to accomplish the watering for the University campus.

Qualifications

Three years previous experience as a Ground Sprinkler Operator or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated communications skills; and a commitment to providing excellent customer service required. Completion of an approved apprenticeship program is preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Checks and cleans the various pipes and equipment related to the sprinkler system.
2. Installs pipes, valves and related equipment, using a variety of plumbing hand and power tools, by measuring, cutting and threading the various pipes.
3. Repairs malfunctions by determining the cause of the malfunction and making the necessary repairs.
4. Repairs and makes minor adjustments to the time clocks which control and regulate the intervals between each watering.
5. Controls the watering schedule by manually setting and operating the time clocks.
6. Salvages, repairs and reconditions sprinkler piping equipment including valves and sprinkler heads.
7. Corrects and up dates the sprinkler piping system maps by drafting scale based diagrams as changes occur to the system.

Comments

This position requires that the incumbent periodically work irregular hours on special assignments and sometimes during adverse weather conditions.