<p>Performs grounds maintenance at assigned Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) campus locations to keep the grounds safe and beautiful throughout the year. Includes turf and bed maintenance, plant and tree care, irrigation, snow removal, and various other landscape maintenance tasks. This is an important position to the college because all duties performed are visible and contribute greatly to the environment and overall appeal at each campus.</p> <p>Requires moderate physical effort to perform a variety of gardening maintenance duties including weeding, mowing/trimming/edging grass, bed cleanup, flower planting, pruning trees and shrubs, transplanting/planting sod, litter/leaf/debris removal, mowing, and general equipment maintenance.</p> <p>May assist the supervisor in giving direction to part time staff. Position will be required to work under various weather conditions ranging from heat and cold, rain and snow. This position is considered an entry-level groundskeeper.</p> <p>This position will be required to rotate between at least two campuses.</p> <p>Position has a regular full-time (40 hours/week) schedule but requires flexibility and must be available to for call-back duties in the case of snow removal and sprinkler system emergencies, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.</p> <p>Normal Grounds hours of operation are 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.</p> <p>Essential Responsibilities and Duties</p> <ul> <li>Perform a variety of landscape/gardening maintenance duties such as turf maintenance (ie. mowing, edging and trimming), weeding and cleaning out beds, and seasonal cleanup tasks. </li><li>Perform regular equipment maintenance (i.e., fueling, cleaning and inspections). </li><li>Maintain irrigation systems for proper water distribution to various landscapes including installation, maintenance, and repair (e.g., repairs to valves, pipes, sprinkler heads) at various campuses. </li><li>Receive, complete, and close out work orders in the CMMS (Sprocket) system, enter time worked, and order materials. </li><li>Complete all college required training courses including low speed vehicle training. </li><li>Follow safety protocols including use of Personal Protective Equipment. </li><li>Follow directions and learn from supervisor. </li><li>Attend trainings for all grounds equipment before use. </li><li>Maintain grounds to include watering grass, flowers, and shrubs, transplant/plant sod, flowers, shrubs, and trees, weeding flower and shrub beds, general weeding, litter removal, and general equipment maintenance. </li><li>Learn new skills as they pertain to the job. </li><li>Remove litter and debris. </li><li>Remove snow and ice on a 24 hour/365 day on call basis at SLCC campus locations. Areas include parking lots, sidewalks, handicap ramps, and roadways. Application of ice melt in designated locations. </li><li>Operate and maintain equipment associated with snow removal job duties. </li><li>Perform sprinkler emergency repair work on a 24 hour/365 day on call bases at SLCC campus locations. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>One (1) year of paid, full-time work experience required. </li><li>Substitutions for education/experience on a 1:1 basis. </li><li>Part time work experience may be considered on a prorated basis. </li><li>Must have a valid Utah driver's license. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Prior exposure to irrigation systems (sprinkler repair) and caring for plants. </li><li>Herbicide and pesticide application license helpful but not required. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Understanding of techniques and methods of landscape maintenance. </li><li>Safe and proper use of all ground's tools and equipment. </li><li>Personal Protective Equipment use. </li><li>Knowing the difference between a desirable species and a weed. </li><li>Identifying work that needs to be completed to meet standards of care. </li><li>Willingness and desire to learn and grow as an individual. </li><li>Ability to take direction, and at times constructive criticism. </li><li>Basic computer skills such as MS Office, Teams, CMMS, and internet navigation. </li><li>Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis. </li><li>Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions (sometimes extreme and uncomfortable). </li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Problem solving skills. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. </li><li>Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities. </li></ul> <p>Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties Special Instructions</p> <ul> <li>Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above. </li><li>More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx </li></ul> <p>SLCC Highlights</p> <p>Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.</p> <p>Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.</p> <p>FLSA Non-Exempt SLCC Information</p> <p>Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</p> <p>SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.</p> <p>This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.</p>