<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 04/25/2025 Requisition Number PRN15830N Job Title Seasonal (6 month) Working Title Seasonal - Grounds Laborer Job Grade UGR FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>This is a seasonal, temporary position through 11/2025.</p> <p>M,T,W,TH,F - 6:00am-2:30pm</p> <p>Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 01750 - ENGINEERING DISTRICT Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 16.00 Close Date 06/25/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>This is a seasonal, temporary position through 11/2025.</p> <p>If you are looking for a future in horticulture and enjoy working outdoors, come work as a Landscape Laborer on the beautiful University of Utah campus grounds. Learn horticultural skills and plant identification at Utah's state arboretum, where your dynamic team of 4 to 5 coworkers will teach and learn from you. You'll also work alone and head projects on your own as you take advantage of our opportunities for education and advancement within the U of U family! Facilities Management mission is to provide a safe, sustainable, and attractive University environment.</p> <p>As a member of the Facilities Management team, you will enjoy working in a stable Higher Education environment with plenty of opportunities to apply what you know while learning new skills. Do you have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills? Would you like to be challenged to take individual initiative in an environment that rewards your efforts with career growth opportunities? Many of the roles on the University of Utah's Facilities Management Team are casual dress, tools are provided, and you'll be working on resolving issues with experienced and knowledgeable team members who will help you build on the skills you bring to the team.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>This is a seasonal, temporary position through 11/2025.</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for landscape of a specific area of the University to provide an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment, and accomplished in accordance with university and department policies and procedures. </li><li>Daily gardening and landscape maintenance including: mowing, whipping, edging, laying sod, pruning, litter cleanup, weeding, and general landscape maintenance. </li><li>Must operate different models of tools such as push and ride lawn mowers, weed whipper, hand pruners, loppers, leaf blowers, and utility carts. </li><li>Work expediently, efficiently, and independently with limited direction from Lead Horticulturist. </li><li>Knowledge of the common names of trees, shrubs, flowers, weeds and insect pests. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>This is a seasonal, temporary, non-benefited position that can be used for positions six months or less.</p> <p>Seasonal work generally means work that by its very nature can only be performed during certain times of the year.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <ul> <li>Would prefer (but not required) experience with grounds maintenance, including knowledge of different plants and their requirements: watering, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, mowing, etc. </li><li>Ability to operate power tools and equipment normally associated with landscape maintenance. </li><li>Ability to withstand extensive standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, digging and ability to lift at least 50 lbs. </li><li>Ability to work in all types of outside weather conditions, including excessive heat, excessive noise, dust, smoke, slippery or uneven surfaces. </li><li>Analytical and trouble shooting skills; ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long term goals. </li><li>Demonstrated oral and written communications skills; basic computing skills, customer service skills. </li><li>A valid Utah driver's license is strongly preferred. </li></ul> <p>Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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/</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only </li></ul>