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Groundskeeper
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A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$39,328 / year median in Utah
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Utah Valley University is seeking a Groundskeeper to help maintain attractive, healthy, and well-kept campus landscapes. This role cares for lawns, trees, shrubs, plants, and ornamental ground covers through planting, pruning, fertilizing, watering, soil preparation, and other grounds maintenance activities. The position also operates a variety of groundskeeping equipment, including riding mowers and power edgers, while supporting the overall appearance and care of assigned landscape areas. This is a hands-on opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to a welcoming campus environment. Responsible for garbage pick-up. Prepares greenhouse beds for bedding plants. Performs mowing and trimming of campus lawns and landscaping. Operates light and heavy tractors, trucks, and stationary equipment in performing assigned tasks. Assists in repairing mechanical equipment and makes emergency repairs to utility systems, lawn mowers, and facilities. Sharpens and repairs reels for proper cut and angle. Maintains accurate and accessible records as assigned. Assists the water master in sprinkler system operation, secondary water system, fountains, and pump stations. Repairs valves, sprinkler heads, and other components of the sprinkling systems. Graduation with a high school diploma and half a year of related experience. Preferred Qualifications One and a half years of experience related to the summary of duties. Licenses or Certifications Must possess a valid Utah license at the time of employment. Knowledge Knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape gardening, including planting, transplanting, and pruning. Knowledge of grade fertilizers and their application. Knowledge of the mechanical operations and methods of repairing equipment. Skills Must be able to expend arduous physical effort and to work in conditions that may involve some hazards and considerable discomfort. Abilities Ability to operate light trucks, tractors, and stationary equipment. Ability to maintain accurate and accessible records. Ability to maintain buildings and grounds with a minimum of supervision.