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Landscape Gardener

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Open Date 08/29/2023
Requisition Number PRN36242B
Job Title Landscape Gardener
Working Title Landscape Gardener
Job Grade B
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
VP Area President
Department 01746 - Landscape
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $16.00 - $17.91
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Responsible for accomplishing all duties that pertain to grounds maintenance, gardening and operation of equipment necessary to maintain the University grounds, including snow removal.
Responsibilities
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.

Job Responsibilities
  1. Controls weeds with chemicals applied by power or hand sprayers.
  2. Operates grounds equipment of various types.
  3. Maintains lawns by completing essential tasks.
  4. Prepares grounds for seeding and transplanting.
  5. Responsible for the health, care and appearance of a variety of trees and shrubs.
  6. Ensures that all grounds maintenance within assigned area is accomplished.
  7. Ensures that tasks are completed expediently and efficiently.
  8. Performs snow removal duties.
  9. May train new employees and carry out other assignments as directed by the Crew Leader.
  10. May work with and act as a lead worker over seasonal help.
  11. May be required to set up for outdoor events.
Problem Solving
This position has the authority to prioritize work assignments within the scope of the department’s workload, and the guidelines of the University and Grounds Department policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program as a Master Gardener, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); nine months of progressively more responsible grounds experience; a knowledge of the common names of trees, shrubs, monocots, and dicots; and a valid Utah State Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License required. Demonstrated oral and written communications skills; analytical and trouble shooting skills; and customer services skills also required.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  3. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169