Grounds Worker (part-time, 17.5 hours/week)
About The Position
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Grounds Worker (part-time, 17.5 hours/week) The Grounds Maintenance Worker will perform a variety of gardening duties, including planting, weeding, mowing, edging, litter clean-up, etc. for the assigned area. They will also assist their supervisor in various tasks including snow removal during the winter season.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Ability to stand or crouch in a variety of positions, operating on one’s feet for an extended period of time to perform various labor tasks
- Works well with others
- Regular and consistent attendance at scheduled shift
Responsibilities
- Willingness to learn or previous experience using maintenance equipment
- General Cleanliness: Pick up litter, change garbage liners, remove illegal fliers, and clean after tasks.
- Turf Maintenance: Edge sidewalks and curbs, string trim, mow, clean grass clippings, report pests/disease, aerate, sod, and topdress.
- Tree & Shrub Maintenance: Remove leaves/weeds, apply mulch, prune ground covers, identify pests/diseases, help coordinate pruning and chemical applications.
- Flower Care: Help supervisor design, plant, water, weed, deadhead flowers, identify pests/diseases, coordinate chemical applications.
- Sprinkler Head Maintenance: Help supervisor inspect, repair, adjust, and replace damaged heads; report valve/line issues. Help Operate WeatherTrak Irrigation Controls.
- Maintain Dead Plant List: Help supervisor track plants for campus restoration.
- Equipment Care: Help supervisor perform regular maintenance on all equipment.
- Available 24/7 during the season for snow removal and communication to ensure campus safety
- Work with other snow removal teams to ensure efficient operations
Benefits
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA pass
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
