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Duchesne County

Seasonal Landscaper

Duchesne, UT · On-site

$18/hr

POSITION PROFILEUnder the direction of the Building & Grounds Manager. This position is responsible ... May assist custodial and facilities maintenance staff when needed.Performs other job-related duties ...

Duchesne County

Seasonal Landscaper

Duchesne, UT · On-site

$18/hr

POSITION PROFILE Under the direction of the Building & Grounds Manager. This position is ... May assist custodial and facilities maintenance staff when needed. * Performs other job-related ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant grounds manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Grounds Manager, you need expertise in horticulture, turf management, and landscape maintenance, often supported by a degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Familiarity with groundskeeping equipment, irrigation systems, and management software such as work order tracking systems is typically required. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication help in supervising staff and ensuring high-quality results. These skills are essential for maintaining safe, attractive grounds and efficiently managing teams and resources.

What are some common challenges faced by an assistant grounds manager, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Grounds Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating large teams, managing weather-related disruptions, and ensuring all grounds are maintained to high standards within tight schedules. Effective communication with staff, flexibility in adjusting maintenance plans, and staying current with best practices in turf management are key strategies to address these issues. Building strong relationships with vendors and other departments also helps streamline operations and improve problem-solving.

What is the difference between Assistant Grounds Manager vs Groundskeeper?

AspectAssistant Grounds ManagerGroundskeeper
CertificationsCertifications in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds management often preferredTypically no formal certifications required, but experience in landscaping is common
Work EnvironmentSupervises grounds staff, manages maintenance projects, oversees landscaping plansPerforms manual labor, maintains lawns, gardens, and outdoor spaces
ResponsibilitiesAssists in planning, coordinating grounds maintenance, and supervising staffPerforms routine maintenance, mowing, planting, and basic landscaping tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in parks, universities, corporate campuses, sports facilitiesCommon in parks, schools, residential communities, and commercial properties

The Assistant Grounds Manager typically has more supervisory and planning responsibilities, often requiring relevant certifications. Groundskeepers focus on manual outdoor maintenance tasks. Both roles are essential in maintaining outdoor spaces but differ mainly in scope and level of responsibility.

What does an assistant grounds manager do?

An Assistant Grounds Manager supports the head grounds manager in overseeing the maintenance and care of outdoor areas such as parks, sports fields, or campuses. Their responsibilities include supervising grounds staff, scheduling maintenance tasks like mowing, landscaping, and irrigation, and ensuring equipment is properly maintained. They often help manage budgets, order supplies, and ensure that safety and environmental standards are met. This role requires strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and knowledge of horticulture or turf management.
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Facilities Supervisor, Grounds

Salt Lake Community College

Taylorsville, UT • On-site

$41K - $45K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 14 days ago

Salt Lake Community College rating

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Salary : $41,694.95 - $45,320.60 Annually
Location : Taylorsville Campus, UT
Job Type: Exempt Full Time
Job Number: 202500982
Division: Business Services
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.
Job Summary
The Grounds Supervisor is a working supervisory role responsible for leading full-time, part-time, and seasonal grounds staff in maintaining safe, attractive, and functional outdoor spaces across multiple SLCC campuses.
This position supports the Grounds Manager in operational planning, personnel guidance, and daily oversight while actively participating in hands-on landscape and turf care, irrigation work, and the application of fertilizers and other treatments.
The supervisor helps ensure the college's exterior environment reflects high standards of appearance and safety, contributing directly to the overall experience of students, employees, and visitors. This role requires adaptability, including the ability to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to urgent situations such as winter weather conditions and irrigation system issues outside of regular work hours, as well as working in a range of weather conditions throughout the year.
This position is considered an advanced groundskeeper or supervisory level position but will also be expected to perform all duties of groundskeeper positions as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead, train, and supervise groundskeepers and seasonal staff across assigned SLCC campus locations.
  • Oversee task assignments, timekeeping approvals, and performance documentation; ensure completion to campus standards and timelines.
  • Actively perform grounds maintenance duties alongside staff, including:
    1. Turf care
    2. Planting and transplanting
    3. Tree and shrub maintenance
    4. Weed control
    5. Irrigation troubleshooting and repair
    6. Athletic fields artificial turf care
    7. Application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides (as licensed)
  • Assist with operational planning, scheduling, and project coordination for campus grounds.
  • Inspect campus grounds regularly to identify issues related to safety, maintenance needs, and landscape quality.
  • Participate in the college snow removal program, including responding to emergency winter weather situations outside regular hours.
  • Operate, maintain, and ensure proper functioning of grounds and snow removal equipment.
  • Maintain records, complete work orders within the College CMMS (Sprocket), and submit inventory or supply needs.
  • Support event setups, campus functions, and other tasks in coordination with the Facilities department.
  • Promote and model safe work practices; ensure compliance with SOS, chemical handling, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of horticulture, turf management, tree/shrub care, and plant identification.
  • Knowledge of irrigation systems such as WeatherTrak, Maxicom, etc., including troubleshooting, repair, and controller operation.
  • Skill in operating ground's equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and snow removal equipment.
  • Ability to supervise, schedule, train, approve timecards and evaluate employees.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying and sometimes severe weather conditions.
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions, diagrams, SOS sheets, and campus maps.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to use work order systems (e.g., Sprocket or similar).
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse individuals.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs. and work from ladders as needed.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
  • Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Other Necessary Requirements
  • Outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, snow, and other weather extremes.
  • Regular schedule with the requirement to respond to emergencies as they arise.
  • Call-back responsibilities for snow removal and irrigation issues, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Physical work including lifting, bending, digging, climbing, and operating machinery.

Minimum qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Utah driver's license; ability to obtain campus vehicle training certification.
  • Must have or have the ability to obtain forklift certification within six (6) months of start date.
  • Herbicide and pesticide application licenses required within six (6) months.
  • 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
  • Zero (0) to Three (3) years of experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscape operations, or related fields.
  • Experience working in a large or multi-site campus environment.
  • Working knowledge of automated irrigation control systems.
  • Utah Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within timeframe set by the college.
  • Groundskeeping or facilities management certifications (CGM, CFM, or similar).
  • One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience preferred.

SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college 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 8 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 perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
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"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
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