University of Utah
Overview
If you are looking for a future in horticulture and enjoy working outdoors, come work as a Landscape Tech on the beautiful University of Utah campus grounds. Learn horticultural skills and plant identification at Utah's state arboretum, where your dynamic team of 3 to 4 coworkers will teach and learn from you. You'll also work alone and head projects on your own as you take advantage of our opportunities for education and advancement within the U of U family! Facilities Management mission is to provide a safe, sustainable, and attractive University environment.
Responsibilities
Responsible for landscape and installation of a specific area of the University to provide an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment, and accomplished in accordance with university and department policies and procedures.
Regular gardening and landscape maintenance such as fertilizing, mowing, edging, laying sod, pruning, litter cleanup, weeding, snow removal, tree planting, and watering to conserve healthy and vigorous plants.
Control weeds and pests using principles of integrated pest management (IPM).
Must operate different models of tools such as hand pruners, loppers, push and ride lawn mowers, chain saws, leaf blowers, dump trucks, and utility carts.
Work expediently, efficiently, and independently with limited direction from Lead Horticulturist.
Perform snow removal in winter months utilizing shovels, blowers, and plows.
Prepare for and keep campus open and safe during inclement weather such as snow storms.
Knowledge of the common names of trees, shrubs, flowers, weeds and insect pests.
Employees are required to be available for on call snow removal during winter months.
A valid Utah driver's license is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Biology, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and two years of experience in horticulture.
Strong knowledge and understanding of plant culture and best practices for ornamental and/or native plant care.
Additional License/Notes This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Would prefer (but not required) experience with grounds maintenance, including knowledge of different plants and their requirements: watering, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, mowing, etc.
Ability to operate power tools and equipment normally associated with landscape maintenance.
Ability to withstand extensive standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, digging and ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Ability to work in all types of outside weather conditions, including excessive heat, excessive cold, excessive noise, dust, smoke, slippery or uneven surfaces.
Analytical and trouble shooting skills; ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long term goals.
Demonstrated oral and written communications skills; basic computing skills, customer service skills.
Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN43206B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M,T,W,TH,F 0600-1430 On Call required during winter months
Department: 01750 - ENGINEERING DISTRICT
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 16.00-18.00
Close Date: 12/28/2025
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/189484
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Higher Education
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If you are looking for a future in horticulture and enjoy working outdoors, come work as a Landscape Tech on the beautiful University of Utah campus grounds. Learn horticultural skills and plant identification at Utah's state arboretum, where your dynamic team of 3 to 4 coworkers will teach and learn from you. You'll also work alone and head projects on your own as you take advantage of our opportunities for education and advancement within the U of U family! Facilities Management mission is to provide a safe, sustainable, and attractive University environment.
Responsibilities
Responsible for landscape and installation of a specific area of the University to provide an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment, and accomplished in accordance with university and department policies and procedures.
Regular gardening and landscape maintenance such as fertilizing, mowing, edging, laying sod, pruning, litter cleanup, weeding, snow removal, tree planting, and watering to conserve healthy and vigorous plants.
Control weeds and pests using principles of integrated pest management (IPM).
Must operate different models of tools such as hand pruners, loppers, push and ride lawn mowers, chain saws, leaf blowers, dump trucks, and utility carts.
Work expediently, efficiently, and independently with limited direction from Lead Horticulturist.
Perform snow removal in winter months utilizing shovels, blowers, and plows.
Prepare for and keep campus open and safe during inclement weather such as snow storms.
Knowledge of the common names of trees, shrubs, flowers, weeds and insect pests.
Employees are required to be available for on call snow removal during winter months.
A valid Utah driver's license is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Biology, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and two years of experience in horticulture.
Strong knowledge and understanding of plant culture and best practices for ornamental and/or native plant care.
Additional License/Notes This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Would prefer (but not required) experience with grounds maintenance, including knowledge of different plants and their requirements: watering, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, mowing, etc.
Ability to operate power tools and equipment normally associated with landscape maintenance.
Ability to withstand extensive standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, digging and ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Ability to work in all types of outside weather conditions, including excessive heat, excessive cold, excessive noise, dust, smoke, slippery or uneven surfaces.
Analytical and trouble shooting skills; ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long term goals.
Demonstrated oral and written communications skills; basic computing skills, customer service skills.
Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN43206B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M,T,W,TH,F 0600-1430 On Call required during winter months
Department: 01750 - ENGINEERING DISTRICT
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 16.00-18.00
Close Date: 12/28/2025
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/189484
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Higher Education
Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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