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Gardener Job Summary If you are looking for a future in horticulture and enjoy working outdoors, come work as a full time Gardner on the beautiful University of Utah campus grounds. Learn horticultural skills and plant identification at Utah's State arboretum, where your dynamic team of 3-5 coworkers will teach and learn from you. You'll also work alone and head projects on your own as you take advantage of our opportunities for education and advancement within the U of U family! Facilities Management's mission to provide safe, sustainable, and attractive University environment. As a member of the Facilities Management team, you will enjoy working in a stable Higher Education environment with plenty of opportunities to apply what you know while learning new skills. Do you have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills? Many of the roles on the University of Utah's Facilities Management team are casual dress, tools are provided, and you'll be working on resolving issues with experienced and knowledgeable team members who will help you build on the skills you bring to the team. This position offers health, vacation, and retirement benefits. Apply today! Responsibilities Ability to operate power tools and equipment normally associated with landscaping and maintenance. Ability to withstand extensive standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, digging, and ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Ability to work in all types of outside weather conditions, including excessive heat, excessive cold, excessive noise, dust, smoke, and slippery or uneven surfaces. Analytical and trouble shooting skills; ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long term goals. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; basic computer skills; customer service skills. A valid Utah driver's license is required. Responsible for landscaping and installation of a specific area of the University to provide an esthetically pleasing and safe environment, and accomplished in accordance with university and department policies and procedures. Regular gardening and landscaping maintenance such as fertilizing, mowing, edging, laying sod, pruning, litter pickup, weeding, snow removal, tree planting, and watering to conserve healthy and vigorous plants. Control weeds and pests using principles of integrated pest management (IPM) Must operate different models of tools such as hand pruners, loppers, push and ride lawn mowers, leaf blowers, dump trucks, and utility carts. Work expediently, efficiently, and interdependently, with limited direction from Lead Horticulturalist. Perform snow removal in winter months utilizing shovels, blowers, and plows. Knowledge of common names of trees, shrubs, flowers, weeds and insects pests. Employees are required to be available for on call snow removal during winter months. Minimum Qualifications 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; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Selected applicant will be expected to obtain a pesticide applicator's license. Preferences Would prefer (but not required) experience with grounds maintenance, including knowledge of different plants and their requirements: watering, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, mowing, etc. Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN42870B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: Mon-Fri 6:00am – 2:30pm with a half-hour unpaid lunch. Employee will also be on-call for snow removal day and night and weekends as necessary to keep campus open. Department: 01751 - ACADEMIC DISTRICT Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $13.46-$17.91 per/hr Close Date: 11/12/2025 Open Until Filled: To apply, visit jeid-f26425d68f76294b86d850397a33e9e3

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