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.
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Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Seasonal
220 East Morris Avenue, South Salt Lake, UT, USA
18.75-28.35 per hour
Hourly
Seasonal
No Benefits Offered
Position Description:
Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Seasonal
Department:
Neighborhoods
Position Grade:
15
Supervisor:
Parks Manager
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Revision date: July 2025
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POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Parks Manager, the Grounds Maintenance Worker I maintains grounds of parks, facilities, streetscapes and other City properties. Performs basic skill duties including repair and maintenance of irrigation systems and other equipment. Works with others, including volunteers, and community service workers to complete work detail.
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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Completes grounds maintenance activities in parks, around facilities and in streetscape areas
Transports and operates grounds maintenance and other equipment
Cuts, trims and edges turf areas
Performs turf maintenance such as fertilizing, insecticide and herbicide spraying, aerating
Prunes shrubs, deadheads flowers and maintains perennials
Plants flowers, trees, shrubs and lays sod
Control weeds by hand pulling, spraying or other means
Monitors watering and adjusts based on plant health and water conservation goals
Rakes, blows and disposes of leaves
Cleans up litter and other debris and empties garbage cans
Removes snow from City properties
Cleans restrooms, pavilions, picnic tables, benches and other facilities and amenities
Inspects playgrounds and maintains playground surfaces by cleaning, refiling or raking
Cleans sports courts, bleachers, fences and other equipment
Removes graffiti from surfaces, using equipment and by hand
Assists in maintaining and repairing systems and equipment under the supervision of others
Troubleshoots irrigation problems and makes basic repairs
Performs basic maintenance such as sharpening, refilling oil and gas, and reloading supplies on power equipment including mowers, trimmers
Maintains hand tools and wheelbarrows and keeps track of equipment
Assists in tree care duties
Prunes, mulches, deep waters and maintains trees under supervision
2 Removes tree stumps and limbs under supervision
Works with others to complete tasks as requested
Works with and instructs community service workers on duties
Works on a team to complete complex or large tasks and projects
Works with volunteers to support and complete grounds improvement projects
Completes other duties as assigned
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE
AND CERTIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
Must possess a valid state driver's license or obtain one prior to employment
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NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in outdoor grounds maintenance
Knowledge of tools, equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs
Knowledge of computers and basic software, including internet, email, and word-processing
Skill in operation of grounds maintenance equipment including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, snowblowers, UTVs, trucks, trailers, plows and other vehicles
Ability to communicate effectively verbally
Ability to provide a high standard of customer service to facility users and visitors
Ability to work with others and manage conflict
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
Ability to complete forms and orders on a computer
Ability to drive a vehicle with a trailer or other attached equipment
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is regularly exposed to weather conditions, including rain, snow, humidity, sun, hot and cold temperatures. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee may be working near or with fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment may reach moderate noise in field settings and require hearing protection. The employee works in public spaces and frequently interacts with people.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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SALARY:
GRADE 15
$18.75 - $28.35 (TYPICALLY
START AT MINIMUM
)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
MUST
COMPLETE CITY APPLICATION
Resumes submitted without application will not be considered.
Application available on website at: sslc.gov
FINAL APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT TO AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER