About this role
General Laborers
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:
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Picking up leaves and debris.
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Weeding
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Watering Plants
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Mulching
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Snow removal
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Assisting with tree and shrub pruning projects.
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Lawn care (mowing, edging, trimming etc.).
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Picking up litter
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Assisting full-time gardeners with other grounds duties.
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Other duties as required.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Requires little to no related experience.
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Preferences
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Experience or interest in horticulture or related field.
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Able to work at least 19-30 hours per week. May not exceed 1560 hours per year
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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.