Gardener

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

10d

About The Position

Performs all duties that pertain to ground 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.

Requirements

• Nine months professional work experience with the responsibility for five or more acres of grounds, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
• A valid Utah vehicle operator’s license required
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required
• Selected applicant will be expected to obtain a pesticide applicator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health, care and appearance of a variety of trees, shrubs and lawns.
• Controls weeds with chemicals under the direction of a licensed sprayer applicator.
• Prepares plants and soil for seeding and transplanting.
• Performs snow removal duties.
• Operates heavy equipment such as: gang mower, tractors with attachments such as aerators, fertilizer spreaders, vacuum, salt truck and snow plows during winter months.
• Responsible for service and routine maintenance on grounds equipment.
• May be required to set up for outdoor events.
• All employees will be required to respond to snow removal call-ins (i.e. weekends, day or night or as scheduled for campus events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees