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University of Utah Health
Grounds Laborer
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A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.
$40,388 / year median in Utah
Job Description
Grounds Laborer University of Utah Health - 4.1 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Part-time $15 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications Sweeping Snow removal Grounds edging Removing debris Outdoor work experience Trimming (gardening technique) Outdoor debris cleaning Tree pruning Mulching Watering Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Details Open Date 08/27/2026 Requisition Number
PRN17422N
Job Title General Laborers Working Title Grounds Laborer Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 19-30 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Variable Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 00460 - Sunnyside Apartments Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $15.00/h Close Date 09/03/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Grounds Laborer at Sunnyside Apartments. Assists full-time Landscape Gardeners with grounds duties. Assist with planting, weeding, mulching, deadheading, pruning, digging, raking, watering, trash removal, and sweeping. The applicant must commit to a position that is physically demanding and involves working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures. Must be available for on call snow removal mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Responsibilities Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Picking up leaves and debris. Weeding Watering Plants Mulching Snow removal Assisting with tree and shrub pruning projects. Lawn care (mowing, edging, trimming etc.). Picking up litter Assisting full-time gardeners with other grounds duties. Other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Requires little to no related experience. Preferences Experience or interest in horticulture or related field. Able to work at least 19-30 hours per week. May not exceed 1560 hours per year. Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu •https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/•This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings