Campus Grounds & Irrigation Technician

Utah Tech University; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance and wellness

Retirement plan contributions

Tuition waivers for employees

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave accruals

Job summary

Utah Tech University seeks a Groundskeeper under the direction of the Grounds supervisor to maintain campus landscapes and irrigation systems. You will mow, weed, edge, prune, plant, water, aerate, and reseed turf, trees and shrubs, while operating a range of grounds equipment and keeping daily department logs.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with an annual salary of $37,500 and a strong benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plan

Qualifications

• 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 will be required prior to job start date).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds keeping work, maintaining and caring for assigned landscaped areas.
• Mow, weed, edge, cultivate, prune, maintain and fertilize lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Prepare soil for sod or seed.
• Water turf, aerate and reseed turf.
• Operate grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, forklift, man-lift, tractor with attachments, and other related equipment.
• Maintain daily logs as set up by the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain and sweep sidewalks and other areas; clean and maintain outside fountains. Pick up trash and debris within the grounds; empty outside trash containers.
• Repair and maintain university irrigation systems, which include all piping, valves, timers, sprinkler heads, time clocks, and wiring.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Basic mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Utah Tech University seeks a Groundskeeper under the direction of the Grounds supervisor to maintain campus landscapes and irrigation systems. You will mow, weed, edge, prune, plant, water, aerate, and reseed turf, trees and shrubs, while operating a range of grounds equipment and keeping daily department logs.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with an annual salary of $37,500 and a strong benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plan