Job Information
Salt Lake City Corporation Seasonal Watershed Worker in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
Seasonal Watershed Worker
Job Description:
Performs maintenance and support tasks as necessary in order to ensure all City watershed lands and facilities are operated and maintained to appropriate public health, safety and recreation standards. Interacts and communicates with the public, agencies and watershed stakeholders concerning protection and preservation of the watershed.
Early application submittal is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled and may close anytime without notice.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Performs maintenance work in repairing, painting, cleaning, altering, remodeling and landscaping of facilities in protected watershed areas. Performs cleaning of watershed toilet facilities, picnic areas, campground areas, and other recreation facilities. Performs landscaping maintenance in watershed areas including debris removal, weeding, tree and brush trimming and removal, shoveling, herbicide application, re-grading, stream and bank stabilization, etc.
Interacts and communicates with the public, agencies and watershed stakeholders concerning protection and preservation of the watershed. Includes distribution of watershed pamphlets and materials, educating general public on watershed rules, and monitoring fee payments at watershed recreational facilities.
Reports to watershed management or responsible watershed personnel or other enforcement agencies any violations of Salt Lake County Watershed Ordinance or Salt Lake County Health Department Regulations encountered. Monitors, maps and assists in the management and/or removal of invasive weed species in the watershed.
May assist with stream flow and diversion measurements in the watershed.
May work on irrigation systems, operate pumps or monitor and operate pump facilities.
May assist in providing response in emergency situations and other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to perform physical labor. Experience with power and hand tools. Ability to work independently or within a crew environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and relate to the public, agencies and other watershed stakeholders, sometimes under difficult circumstances. Ability to complete maintenance forms and incident reports. Ability to operate two-way radio equipment.
Possession of valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of or enrolled in a four (4) year degree program from an accredited college or university in forestry, land or watershed management, recreation management, field hydrology, geology, water treatment or related field. Knowledge of watershed issues including plant identification.
Ability to obtain State of Utah non-commercial herbicide applicators license.
Ability and willingness to work almost exclusively in the out of doors.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
Ability to execute other land management, water education/public outreach or recreation resource related projects as part of a university internship program.
Water laboratory experience and/or water system operation and maintenance experience.
Possession of a valid CDL license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium to heavy weights, and to stand, sit or walk uncomfortably for extended periods.
- Occasional moderately-heavy physical activity, pushing, pulling or lifting medium-to-heavy weights, and standing or walking for extended periods.
Exposure to heat, cold, dampness, odors, dust, grease, and health and occupational hazards as may be expected when working in mountainous areas throughout the year. Some exposure to fire and hazardous materials. Considerable trail and driving hazards, especially in the winter.
Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Subject to standby and call back situations, and must respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.