Groundskeeper

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

Under the direction of the Grounds supervisor, assist 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, maintaining and caring for assigned landscaped areas. This includes:
• 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 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.
• 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 will be required prior to job start date).
• 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 for 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.

Position Details, Compensation and Benefits:

Full-time non-exempt staff (overtime-eligible) position. Annual salary of $37,500, with a desired start date of October 2026.

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.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Retirement plan contributions
• Undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation leave accruals

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.

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 doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens.

All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 435-652-7500.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

For more information or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.

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