Grounds Maintenance Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Position Description:  Grounds Maintenance Worker I - SeasonalDepartment:                    NeighborhoodsPosition Grade:               15Supervisor:                      Parks ManagerFLSA Status:                   Non-exemptRevision date:                July 2025_____________________________________________________________________________________POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Parks Manager, the Grounds Maintenance Worker I maintains grounds of parks, facilities, streetscapes and other City properties. Performs basic skill duties including repair and maintenance of irrigation systems and other equipment. Works with others, including volunteers, and community service workers to complete work detail._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESCompletes grounds maintenance activities in parks, around facilities and in streetscape areasTransports and operates grounds maintenance and other equipmentCuts, trims and edges turf areasPerforms turf maintenance such as fertilizing, insecticide and herbicide spraying, aeratingPrunes shrubs, deadheads flowers and maintains perennialsPlants flowers, trees, shrubs and lays sodControl weeds by hand pulling, spraying or other meansMonitors watering and adjusts based on plant health and water conservation goalsRakes, blows and disposes of leavesCleans up litter and other debris and empties garbage cansRemoves snow from City propertiesCleans restrooms, pavilions, picnic tables, benches and other facilities and amenitiesInspects playgrounds and maintains playground surfaces by cleaning, refiling or rakingCleans sports courts, bleachers, fences and other equipmentRemoves graffiti from surfaces, using equipment and by handAssists in maintaining and repairing systems and equipment under the supervision of othersTroubleshoots irrigation problems and makes basic repairsPerforms basic maintenance such as sharpening, refilling oil and gas, and reloading supplies on power equipment including mowers, trimmersMaintains hand tools and wheelbarrows and keeps track of equipmentAssists in tree care dutiesPrunes, mulches, deep waters and maintains trees under supervision2 Removes tree stumps and limbs under supervisionWorks with others to complete tasks as requestedWorks with and instructs community service workers on dutiesWorks on a team to complete complex or large tasks and projectsWorks with volunteers to support and complete grounds improvement projectsCompletes other duties as assigned______________________________________________________________________________MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONSGraduation from high school or GED equivalentMust possess a valid state driver's license or obtain one prior to employment_____________________________________________________________________________________NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in outdoor grounds maintenanceKnowledge of tools, equipment and supplies used to do minor repairsKnowledge of computers and basic software, including internet, email, and word-processingSkill in operation of grounds maintenance equipment including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, snowblowers, UTVs, trucks, trailers, plows and other vehiclesAbility to communicate effectively verballyAbility to provide a high standard of customer service to facility users and visitorsAbility to work with others and manage conflictAbility to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work scheduleAbility to use equipment and tools properly and safelyAbility to complete forms and orders on a computerAbility to drive a vehicle with a trailer or other attached equipment__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.The employee is regularly exposed to weather conditions, including rain, snow, humidity, sun, hot and cold temperatures. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee may be working near or with fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment may reach moderate noise in field settings and require hearing protection. The employee works in public spaces and frequently interacts with people.The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________SALARY: GRADE 15 $18.75 - $28.35 (TYPICALLY START AT MINIMUM) OPEN UNTIL FILLEDMUST COMPLETE CITY APPLICATIONResumes submitted without application will not be considered.Application available on website at: www.sslc.govFINAL APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT TO AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTHIS ENTITY USES E-VERIFY