Groundskeeper

Under the direction of the Landscape Architect & Manager, and within the department of Facilities Management, this position assists in the maintenance of the University grounds. Additional information about the department and program offerings can be found online at https://campus.utahtech.edu/.

• Perform grounds keeping work; maintain and care for assigned landscaping areas. This includes:
• Mowing, weeding, edging, cultivating, pruning, maintaining and fertilizing lawns, plants, trees, and shrubs;
• Preparing soil for sod or seed;
• Watering turf, aerating and reseeding turf.
• Operate grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, forklift, man lift, tractor with attachments, and other related equipment.
• Maintain and sweep sidewalks and other areas.
• Clean and maintain outside fountains.
• Repair and maintain university irrigation systems, which include all piping, valves, timers, sprinkler heads, time clocks, and wiring.
• Pick up trash and debris within the grounds; empty outside trash containers.
• Maintain daily logs as set up by the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Two years' related experience, plus a valid Driver's License, required; experience with irrigation systems preferred.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds; lift test and drug test will be required prior to job start date.
• Able to work in all kinds of inclement weather extremes of hot and cold.
• Ability to use and knowledge of the operation of equipment and tools necessary to perform daily tasks (mower, weed-eater, shears, shovels, spades, tractor, truck, etc.).
• Knowledge of handling and the proper application of related chemicals.
• Knowledge of planting and caring of trees, shrubbery, and grass.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise basic human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with the university community and campus guests.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time non-exempt staff (overtime-eligible) position. Annual salary of $36,500, with a desired start date of March/April 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins February 10, 2025. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.