Seasonal Grounds Worker

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Grounds Worker maintains healthy and attractive grounds areas, protects against erosion, maintains grounds for assemblies and recreational activities (e.g., track, football, graduation, etc.), and ensures assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner. This position will work during the summer, July 1 to August 28, 2026, with the daily schedule Monday-Thursday 6:00 am-4:30 pm. Note: May not be re-hired in any hourly, non-contract position in the district without a 6-month break in service. Employees returning to this position may be eligible for a $0.50 pay increase up to Grounds Crew level V of $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

Selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Current Utah Driver’s License and evidence of insurability.
Experience working outside in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.).
Speak, read, write, analyze, understand, follow, and interpret written and verbal communications in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating landscaping and grounds equipment (mowers, trimmers, hand tools, power tools, etc.).

Responsibilities

Work outside in temperatures that may become extreme, for the duration of the work shift, maintaining landscaping and athletic fields (e.g., mow, trim, prune, weed control, fertilize, drainage, seeding, etc.) to preserve grounds in a healthy, attractive, and safe condition.
Monitor landscaped areas, equipment, sprinkler systems, and grounds (e.g., fields, parking areas, etc.) to identify repairs and replacement needs, maintain schedules, and prevent erosion.
Under limited supervision, operate grounds equipment (mowers, trimmers, hand tools, power tools, etc.) in a safe manner.
Recognize different species of vegetation (e.g., plants, shrubs, lawn types, weeds, etc.) to ensure that the care and extermination of specific types is appropriately enforced, including using appropriate herbicide calibration and application.
Transport various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) to ensure the availability of materials at job sites.
Respond to emergency situations (e.g., on-call duties, snow removal, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns and support other emergency response crews.
Safely perform physical labor, including rolling, pushing, pulling, carrying, bending, reaching, stooping, walking, and regularly lifting up to 50 pounds and 75 pounds occasionally.
Flexibility to perform different tasks and assignments on a continual rotation.
Adhere to all district and safety practices, procedures, and policies.
Assist other personnel as may be required for ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees, students, and stakeholders.
Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required.
Demonstrate professional workplace etiquette and represent the district in a professional manner.
Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively.
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.