Job Information
University of Utah General Laborer in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 03/13/2026
Requisition Number PRN16846N
Job Title General Laborers
Working Title General Laborer
Career Progression Track S00
Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 16-20 hours a week
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Normal working hours are Monday to Friday from 6 am to 2:30 pm. Could be a variation of days/hours based on operational need and availability. Schedule to be arranged and agreed upon with hiring manager.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 01747 - PRESIDENT'S DISTRICT
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Close Date 06/13/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The General Laborer I, II and III supports the University of Utah- U Facilities Grounds team in performing landscape maintenance and enhancement activities that preserve the beauty, safety, and functionality of campus grounds.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
General Laborer I, II, III
This position focuses primarily on landscaping tasks including turf care, planting, pruning, irrigation support, and seasonal cleanup. Maintain planting beds through weeding, cultivating, mulching, and debris removal. Assist with planting and removing trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal flowers. Perform pruning and trimming of shrubs and small trees to maintain plant health and appearance. The role is essential in keeping campus landscapes well-maintained and visually appealing for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, as well as maintaining a high standard of appearance in support of public-facing campus activities and events. Other duties as assigned.
These are hourly, non-exempt/non-benefitted positions:
Level I- $8.79-$20.17 per hour
Level II- $9.45-$21.69 per hour
Level III - $10.92-$25.06 per hour
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
General Laborer, I: Requires little to no related experience.
General Laborer, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
General Laborer, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Preferences
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.
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Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu.