Landscaper I, II, or III

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Landscaper to maintain a safe and aesthetic exterior environment. The role involves overseeing maintenance activities, assisting in personnel management, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in the green industry and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in the green industry for Landscaper I.
• Two years of work experience or an associate degree for Landscaper II.
• Four years of work experience or a bachelor’s degree for Landscaper III.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a specific area on campus or specialty maintenance crew.
• Assists in personnel issues including hiring and training.
• Performs snow removal, litter pick-up, leaf removal, and weeding.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Quality Control

Teamwork

Budget Planning

Education

Associate Degree in Plant Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science

Tools

Landscape Maintenance Equipment

Job description

Overview

The Landscaper position is responsible to provide direction and technical skills, as a member of the LOAM team, to maintain an aesthetic and safe exterior environment at Utah State University. The position coordinates the landscape maintenance activities and responsibilities in an assigned area. The position also assists the Manager in planning, customer service, and other duties as needed. This position will be hired at Level I, II, or III based upon qualifications and duties assigned.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a specific area on campus or specialty maintenance crew. One of the available vacancies will oversee the Mowing Crew.
• Assists in personnel issues including hiring, terminations, performance evaluations, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
• Assists in management of budgets by following established guidelines; assists in the prioritizingof expenditures and the preparation of capital and operations budgets.
• Assists in monitoring employee work schedules; making sure that appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Enforces proper care and safe use of the equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists in employee development by providing information and training on new work methods or procedures, safety regulations, work policies, codes, and standards.
• Assists manager in various duties including, but not limited to: maintenance and monitoring of various records and reports, inventory control, and purchasing supplies.
• Helps to ensure that customer needs and expectations are met by participating in the timely completion of work.
• Responds to inquiries from the campus community and members of the general public.
• Performs snow removal, litter pick-up, leaf removal, weeding, etc.
• Plants shrubs, trees and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• For Landscaper I:
  • One year of work experience in the green industry.
• For Landscaper II:
  • Two years of work experience in the green industry, OR an associate degree in Plant Science, LAEP, or related field.
• For Landscaper III:
  • Four years of work experience in the green industry, OR an associate degree in Plant Science, LAEP, or related field plus two years of work experience in the green industry, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science, LAEP, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Skill in effectively communicating with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Basic knowledge of budget planning and resource allocation management.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skill in performing routine manual labor.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and diagrams.
• Skill in operating landscape maintenance equipment.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised SalaryCommensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA

This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods.

Employees are exposed to hazardous conditions including, noise, vibrations from machinery, moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, elevated work spaces, such as scaffolding, and atmospheric conditions that can affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service.We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful.Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.

The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.Additionally,USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at [phone] [e-mail].

*updated 02/2025

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University 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, 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 USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew Pinner,[e-mail],Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael,[e-mail], Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visithttps://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education,Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,800-421-3481,[e-mail]

*updated 09/2023