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CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on September 26, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted as long as the position remains open on the website.

STARTING SALARY: $24.93/hourly

STATUS: Regular (benefitted)

7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires High School diploma or equivalent; six months training in trails maintenance and management, horticulture and/or related field preferred. Requires two years closely related work experience, with one year supervisory experience preferred. Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License; must possess a Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of hire; must obtain non-commercial pesticide license from the Dept. of Agriculture within six months of hire; must obtain flagging certificate within one year of hire. A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position. Knowledge of principles of supervision and planning; tools, machines, and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of City parks, the cemetery and recreation facilities; SDS, OSHA and other federal safety standards; general construction practice and procedures; principles of plant and turf life; proper English usage, spelling and vocabulary. Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, and, tools.  Responsible for some seasonal employees.    Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, responds to emails, contacts with other City departments, furnishing and obtaining information; contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of programs and schedules; outside contact with the public. Regular use of both light and heavy trucks; frequent use of tractors, backhoes, sandblasters, spray rigs, rotary hammer, welding machine and other park maintenance related equipment. Occasional use of a personal computer, copy machine and phone.

Note: Applications may only be submitted online. If you don’t have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions.

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