Ogden Botanical Gardens Seasonal Grounds Worker

Seasonal Grounds Worker

The seasonal grounds worker supports the care, appearance, and daily functionality of the Ogden Botanical Gardens through hands-on landscape and facility maintenance. This position assists with maintaining gardens, ground, irrigation systems, and public spaces to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for visitors and community programs.

Responsibilities

Planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, irrigation system upkeep, installation, and repairs, mowing and other landscape maintenance, pest and weed management, general groundskeeping. Run a variety of landscape equipment such as a zero turn lawnmower, push mower, weed whacker, chemical and spray tanks, or side by side. Workers may also assist with basic facility upkeep, volunteer projects, and garden installation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of irrigation systems, gardening practices, and horticulture practices.
• Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to meet University driver training eligibility requirements.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work site.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$15.50/hr

ADA

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Employees may be required to operate landscape maintenance equipment and tools, including mowers, string trimmers, utility vehicles, and spray equipment. Appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment may be required.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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