Temple Square, Irrigation Specialist -HQF SLC, UT

Temple Square, Irrigation Specialist -HQF SLC, UT
Salt Lake City, UT, United States (On-site)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description
Grounds Services with Headquarters Facilities Department provides an environment that serves as an oasis and refuge from the storms of the world so that all who enter may feel the peace and rest offered by our Savior Jesus Christ.

Why Work At The Church Is For You:

You'll work in awholesome environmentwith temple worthy coworkers and shifts started with prayer.

There are opportunities toexpand your professional networkwithin Church employment and you'll have access to a variety of resources crafted foryour professional development.

Monday 40 hours/week - 6:45am-3:30pm

Location:

Church Headquarters and Surrounding Area/Buildings

This is a Full-time Benefitted Position

Compensation:

$26-$32/hour depending on education and experience.

Please Note: This position does not qualify for students required to work on the Ensign College Campus.

Responsibilities
Oversee, train and lead volunteers, temporary employees, and regular team members.
Translate team-wide assignments into individual goals and tasks, staying within the scope of the assignment.
Follow a consistent process to regularly review team and individual performance, and counsel with team supervisor and other team members on how to best make directional changes needed to achieve goals.
Follow applicable training programs and individual performance management goals that develop and utilize employees' talents and abilities in order to continuously improve team and individual performance.
Perform regular system maintenance by:

Inspecting and repairing sprinkler heads, pipes, valves and other components
Programming watering schedules utilizing central control systems
Winterizing systems to prevent damage during freezing weather

Troubleshoot and repair irrigation electrical components and systems including solenoids, connectors, 2-wire and conventional, flow sensors/master valves, hydrometers, and 24 volt controllers
Retrofit older systems with newer technology to improve water efficiency and reduce operating costs
Implement the design of new irrigation systems, including preparing the job site and managing quality control
Operate and perform regular maintenance of air compressors, mini excavators, trenchers, skidsteers, and other heavy equipment needed to install, repair, or upgrade irrigation systems
Train grounds staff during formal and informal training sessions to perform regular system maintenance, best management practices, and water conservation principles.
Collect data to assess irrigation efficiency and distribution uniformity

Work with irrigation supervisor and manager as well as building managers, contractors, and other personnel to make repair recommendations and implement solutions

Performs snow removal duties as assigned
Performs other grounds responsibilities as assigned
Keep current with new products, technologies, service offerings, and best practices. Attend educational trainings and seminars as allowed.

Qualifications
Required:

Bachelor's degree in horticulture, plant science, landscape architecture, landscape horticulture or related field or equivalent experience.

2+ years of experience in irrigation

Training as an Irrigation Technician or Water Auditor and experience with centralized irrigation controllers preferred

Understanding of the routine care and maintenance of irrigation systems

Basic knowledge of 110 volt electricity

Understanding of the daily maintenance of compressors, mini excavators, trenchers, skid steers, and equipment needed to install, repair, or upgrade irrigation systems

General plant identification knowledge

General knowledge of operation and maintenance of grounds equipment

General knowledge of landscape water management

Ability to operate mechanical lifts and work from heights for extended periods of time

Must be able to work In a professional manner with others as well as alone without constant supervision. Must have a positive attitude with the ability to work as a team.

Must pass all required safety and equipment certifications and trainings.

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, push, and pull for extended periods of time.

Must be able to fit into confined spaces and maneuver flower beds and trees without causing damage.

Must be able to independently lift and position objects weighing as much as 50 pounds. Must be able to team lift and position objects weighing as much as 100 pounds on an occasional basis.

Must have a valid driver's license

May require DOT certification

Requires physical dexterity in limbs and digits to operate hand and power tools and equipment

Must have at least 20/40 vision with or without corrective lenses and not less than 120 degrees combined horizontal peripheral vision.

Must be able to understand English for general communication, video training, building security, and safety. Also, must be capable of understanding instructions both verbally and in writing and able to listen and ask clarifying questions as needed.

Familiarity with construction site PPE and Safety procedures preferred

Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and adjust to seasonal needs.

Must be able to safely climb ladders and be able to work outside for extended periods of time from a ladder, lift, or scaffold

Must be able to fit into confined spaces such as manholes, crawl spaces, attics, etc.

Must have sufficient hearing to properly troubleshoot and diagnose equipment

Preferred:

Training as an Irrigation Technician or Water Auditor and experience with centralized irrigation controllers preferred

About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Job Identification 378121

Job Category CG - Custodial, Grounds & Maintenance

Locations 60 W North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150, US 50 E North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150, US (On-site)

Job Schedule Full time

Regular or Temporary Regular

Worker Type Employee

Number of Openings 1

Worthiness Qualification Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.

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