Details
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
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 of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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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801-581-8365
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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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