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Groundskeeper 1
Job Description
Position Title
Groundskeeper 1Open Internally or Externally
ExternalReports to (title)
Manager II, GroundsDepartment
Facilities Grounds-3J3Requisition Number
23144Position Type
ReplacementJob Category
StaffFT/PT
Full-timeStarting Salary
$30,659.00 - $32,542.00Job Open Date
12/07/2022Open Until Filled
YesPriority Review Date
12/30/2022Job Summary
Position performs grounds maintenance jobs at various SLCC campus locations in efforts to keep SLCC campus grounds safe and beautiful throughout the year including turf maintenance, plant and tree care, and irrigation. This is an important position to the college because all duties performed are visible and contribute greatly to the environment and overall appeal at each campus.
Requires moderate physical effort to perform a variety of gardening maintenance duties including: watering grass, flowers, and shrubs, transplant/planting sod, flowers, shrubs, and trees, weeding flower and shrub beds, weeding, litter removal, and general equipment maintenance.
Position has a regular schedule but requires flexibility and must be available to work on call for snow removal and sprinkler system emergencies, 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year. May direct the work of part time staff. Position will be required to work under various, and sometimes severe, weather conditions ranging from extreme heat and cold, to rain and snow. This position is considered an entry-level groundskeeper position.
Requires moderate physical effort to perform a variety of gardening maintenance duties including: watering grass, flowers, and shrubs, transplant/planting sod, flowers, shrubs, and trees, weeding flower and shrub beds, weeding, litter removal, and general equipment maintenance.
Position has a regular schedule but requires flexibility and must be available to work on call for snow removal and sprinkler system emergencies, 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year. May direct the work of part time staff. Position will be required to work under various, and sometimes severe, weather conditions ranging from extreme heat and cold, to rain and snow. This position is considered an entry-level groundskeeper position.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Turf maintenance and equipment maintenance tasks (i.e. mowing, edging and trimming).
- Perform regular gardening equipment maintenance. Athletic field maintenance to include: seeding, mowing, and striping soccer and baseball fields.
- Maintain irrigation systems for proper water distribution to various landscapes including installation, maintenance and repair (e.g. repairs to valves, pipes, sprinkler heads) at various campuses.
- Maintain grounds to include: watering grass, flowers, and shrubs, transplanting/planting sod, flowers, shrubs, and trees, weeding flower and shrub beds, weeding, litter removal, and general equipment maintenance.
- Removal of snow and ice on a 24 hour/ 365 day on call basis at SLCC campus locations. Areas include parking lots, sidewalks, handicap ramps, roadways. Application of ice melt in designated locations. Operation and maintenance of equipment associated with snow removal job duties.
- Sprinkler emergency repair work on a 24 hour 365 day on call bases at SLCC campus locations.
- Open, complete, and close out work orders in the Sprocket system, enter time worked, and order materials.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Zero (0) to one (1) years direct, paid, full-time work experience required.
- Must have a valid Utah driver license to operate some equipment.
- In addition to regular work schedule, must be available to work on call for snow removal and sprinkler system emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer prior exposure to irrigation systems (sprinkler repair) and caring for plants.
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) helpful, but not required.
- Herbicide, pesticide application license helpful, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Perform semi-skilled manual labor.
- Knowledge of and ability to use turf maintenance equipment (i.e. hand/push/riding mowers, edgers, leaf blowers, weed eaters, & line trimmers, etc.).
- Equipment maintenance skills to include the following: proper fueling procedures, cleaning equipment, and ensuring it is in working condition.
- Landscape irrigation systems skills to include sprinkler head repair, pipe repair & replacement. Ability to manually open/close valves.
- Ability proper techniques to maintain flowerbeds, shrubs and trees on college campuses including planting, and weeding. Knowledge of various kinds of plants and weeds and ability to identify them.
- Snow removal skills and ability involving motorized equipment and snow shovels.
- Computer and data entry skills. Knowledge of Sprocket work order system and ability to enter time worked, opening and closing work orders, completing work orders, as well as ordering materials as needed.
- Ability to complete all College required training courses. Ability to complete low speed vehicle training.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Ability to work from a ladder.
- Receive and follow verbal/written instructions.
- Demonstrate effective team work with all staff.
- Ability to read and understand MSDS labeling requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, and ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
- Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Special Instructions
- Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above.
- More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx
SLCC Highlights
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
FLSA
Non-ExemptSLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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