Job Information
University of Utah Laborer Grounds in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/07/2026
Requisition Number PRN16936N
Job Title General Laborers
Working Title Laborer Grounds
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
Monday-Friday within the hours of 6:30am-3:00pm. 19-30 hours per week. May not exceed 1560 hours per year May 1st through April 30th. Work hours will be scheduled in 4-8 hour blocks of time. Possible weekend and holiday on call shifts for snow removal.
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 - $16.00/h DOE
Close Date 06/30/2026
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.
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
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).
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, May 1st through April 30th.
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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