Job Information
University of Utah Horticulturist in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 03/07/2025
Requisition Number PRN41371B
Job Title Horticulturist
Working Title Horticulturist
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M,T,W,TH,F – 0600-1430
On call as needed for snow removal
VP Area President
Department 01750 - ENGINEERING DISTRICT
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 15.19 to 28.08
Close Date 05/05/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The district Horticulturist is responsible for leading district grounds staff in the daily care and maintenance of the grounds around the University of Utah. This role involves a variety of landscape/grounds tasks including: mowing, whipping, planting, pruning, fertilizing, and pest management. The District Horticulturist is considered a critical position and is expected to participate in emergency response, including On-Call Snow Removal.
Responsibilities
1.) Lead and supervise the district grounds staff daily, providing training and guidance on the field.
2.) Develop and implement work schedules and shift assignment sheets for district grounds team.
3.) Participate in on-call snow removal process.
4.) Coordinate and collaborate with other districts and departments to ensure landscape needs are met for Campus events and activities.
5.) Perform routine maintenance of campus landscapes, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and mulching.
6.) Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and other vegetation.
7.) Monitor and manage plant health, including pest management.
8.) Safely operate, maintain, and train on horticultural equipment & tools.
9.) Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
10.) Maintain accurate records of horticultural activities and inventory.
11.) Stay up to date on current landscape trends and water wise conservation efforts.
12.) Assist in the implementation of landscape improvement projects.
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 requirements as determined by the hiring department.
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
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or Landscape Maintenance, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years experience in horticulture or landscape Maintenance.
Strong understanding of plant care, pest management, and horticultural practices.
Leadership experience.
Type Benefited Staff
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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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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