Landscape Gardener
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on April 14, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
03/13/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37955B
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
M-F, 6:30AM – 3:00PM and occasional on call hours
VP Area
President
Department
00460 - University Student Apartments
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$9.62 to $17.91/h DOE plus excellent benefits package
Close Date
06/13/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Job Summary
Sunnyside Apartments (student family and graduate housing) is looking for a responsible individual to perform duties that pertain to landscape maintenance, gardening and operation of equipment necessary to maintain campus grounds. Occasional on call hours.
Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for the health, care, and appearance of a variety of trees, shrubs, and perennials in a drought tolerant landscape. They are also required to know the common names of trees, shrubs, monocots, and dicots.
Control weeds with integrated pest management best practices.
Operate equipment of various types including line trimmers, edgers, blowers, chain saws, hand and power sprayers, light trucks, dump trucks, side by side utility vehicles, power push mowers, ride on mowers, tractors, loaders, limb chippers and related tools and equipment.
Maintain lawns by completing essential tasks such as: fertilizing, mowing, edging, seeding, sodding, aerating, and other related activities that contribute to good lawn care.
Prepare for seeding and transplanting by cultivating the soil, watering, weeding, and adding fertilizer and chemicals depending on the nature of the soil and the requirements of the plants.
Perform snow removal with plow, snow blower and shovel.
Ensure that all grounds maintenance, including snow removal, within assigned area is accomplished in accordance with university and department policies and procedures.
Ensures that seasonal tasks are completed expediently and efficiently to preserve the beauty of the campus and provide a safe environment for the university community.
Help train and direct seasonal employees.
All other duties as assigned.
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
Horticulture experience
Greenhouse experience
ISA Certified Arborist
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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
03/13/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37955B
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
M-F, 6:30AM – 3:00PM and occasional on call hours
VP Area
President
Department
00460 - University Student Apartments
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$9.62 to $17.91/h DOE plus excellent benefits package
Close Date
06/13/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Job Summary
Sunnyside Apartments (student family and graduate housing) is looking for a responsible individual to perform duties that pertain to landscape maintenance, gardening and operation of equipment necessary to maintain campus grounds. Occasional on call hours.
Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for the health, care, and appearance of a variety of trees, shrubs, and perennials in a drought tolerant landscape. They are also required to know the common names of trees, shrubs, monocots, and dicots.
Control weeds with integrated pest management best practices.
Operate equipment of various types including line trimmers, edgers, blowers, chain saws, hand and power sprayers, light trucks, dump trucks, side by side utility vehicles, power push mowers, ride on mowers, tractors, loaders, limb chippers and related tools and equipment.
Maintain lawns by completing essential tasks such as: fertilizing, mowing, edging, seeding, sodding, aerating, and other related activities that contribute to good lawn care.
Prepare for seeding and transplanting by cultivating the soil, watering, weeding, and adding fertilizer and chemicals depending on the nature of the soil and the requirements of the plants.
Perform snow removal with plow, snow blower and shovel.
Ensure that all grounds maintenance, including snow removal, within assigned area is accomplished in accordance with university and department policies and procedures.
Ensures that seasonal tasks are completed expediently and efficiently to preserve the beauty of the campus and provide a safe environment for the university community.
Help train and direct seasonal employees.
All other duties as assigned.
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
Horticulture experience
Greenhouse experience
ISA Certified Arborist
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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
