Water Conservation/Horticulture Workers

Overview

The Utah State University (USU) Water Check Program offers free landscape irrigation evaluations to participants in Salt Lake City and Sandy City with occasional paid travel to surrounding communities. The program typically runs from May through August each year. Start and end dates are negotiable.

Responsibilities

Employees evaluate irrigation systems in residential and institutional landscapes to identify irrigation system problems, recommend repairs, and provide a water-conserving irrigation schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Training is provided, so relevant experience is desired but not required.

• Must have competent math and English communication skills, and be able to interpret findings and relay information to program participants in a concise, organized, and understandable fashion.

• Must be familiar and comfortable with using iPad and similar technologies.

• Must work well in teams and be comfortable working outdoors in Utah's summer weather.

• Must be able to work a standard 8 am to 5 pm schedule.

• Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, insured personal vehicle you are willing to drive during work hours. Vehicle mileage is reimbursed at $0.50 per mile.

• Must live in Salt Lake County or be willing to relocate or commute. Commuting mileage is not eligible for reimbursement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to individuals in one of the following (or related) fields:

• Horticulture

• Plant Science

• Landscape Design/Architecture

• Irrigation Engineering

• Soil Science

• Water Resources

Preference will also be given to those with experience through employment or education in landscape plant and turf identification, soil type identification, irrigation system installation/operation, and environmental education.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$16.00 per hour

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

• updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU's non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

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• updated 09/2023