Groundskeeper I - Grounds

Utah Valley University is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper. Working under the direction of the Director of Grounds, plants, transplants and prunes trees, shrubs and other plants. Performs grounds keeping work maintaining and caring for assigned landscape areas. Cultivates and fertilizes lawns, plants, shrubs and trees. Prepares soil for sowing seeds, waters turf and ornamental ground covers, sprays and re-seeds turf. Operates grounds keeping equipment such as riding lawn mowers, power edgers and other related equipment.

• Responsible for garbage pick-up.
• Prepares greenhouse beds for bedding plants.
• Performs mowing and trimming of campus lawns and landscaping.
• Operates light and heavy tractors, trucks, and stationary equipment in performing assigned tasks. Assists in repairing mechanical equipment and making emergency repairs to utility systems, lawn mowers and facilities. Sharpens and repairs reels for proper cut and angle.
• Maintains accurate and accessible records as assigned.
• Assists water master in sprinkler system operation, secondary water system, fountains and pump stations. Repair valves, sprinkler heads, and other components of a sprinkling system.

Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree and one year related experience or any combination of job related experience and education totaling three years. May require special certifications if necessary.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape gardening, including planting, transplanting, and pruning.

• Knowledge of grade fertilizers and their application.

• Knowledge of the mechanical operations and methods of repairing equipment.

Skills

• Must be able to expend arduous physical effort and to work in conditions that may involve some hazards and considerable discomforts.

Abilities

• Ability to operate light trucks, tractors and stationary equipment.

• Ability to maintain accurate and accessible records.

• Ability to maintain buildings and grounds with a minimum of supervision.