Laborer Grounds

Details

Open Date 04/07/2026

Requisition Number PRN16936N

Job Title General Laborers

Working Title Laborer Grounds

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19-30

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday within the hours of 6:30am-3:00pm. 19-30 hours per week. May not exceed 1560 hours per year May 1st through April 30th. Work hours will be scheduled in 4-8 hour blocks of time. Possible weekend and holiday on call shifts for snow removal.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00460 - Sunnyside Apartments

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15.00 - $16.00/h DOE

Close Date 06/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Picking up leaves and debris.

• Weeding

• Watering Plants

• Mulching

• Snow removal

• Assisting with tree and shrub pruning projects.

• Lawn care (mowing, edging, trimming etc.).

• Picking up litter

• Assisting full-time gardeners with other grounds duties.

• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

Experience or interest in horticulture or related field.

Able to work at least 19-30 hours per week. May not exceed 1560 hours per year, May 1st through April 30th.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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