Grounds Maintenance Assistant II - Temporary (part-time, 28 hours/week)

Brigham Young University (BYU) is the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated to assisting individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, offers numerous opportunities for service and growth.

About the role

The Grounds Maintenance Part-Time Worker will perform a variety of gardening duties, including planting, weeding, mowing, edging, litter clean-up, and assisting with snow removal during the winter season. This position involves general cleanliness, turf maintenance, tree and shrub care, flower care, sprinkler head maintenance, and equipment care.

Responsibilities

• Pick up litter, change garbage liners, remove illegal fliers, and clean after tasks.
• Edge sidewalks and curbs, string trim, mow, clean grass clippings, report pests/disease, aerate, sod, and topdress.
• Remove leaves/weeds, apply mulch, prune ground covers, identify pests/diseases, help coordinate pruning and chemical applications.
• Help supervisor design, plant, water, weed, deadhead flowers, identify pests/diseases, coordinate chemical applications.
• Maintain sprinkler head maintenance, including inspecting and reporting valve and line issues.
• Maintains hard surfaces, including weeding cracks in curbs, gutters, and walks, blowing and sweeping, and reporting vandalism.
• Maintains sprinkler heads, including inspecting and reporting valve and line problems.
• Maintains equipment and tracks the dead plant list.
• Operates WeatherTrak irrigation controls.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Willingness to train on all job functions.
• Ability to stand or crouch in a variety of positions, operating on one’s feet for an extended period of time to perform various labor tasks.
• Works well with others.
• Regular and consistent attendance at scheduled shifts.

Preferred

• 1-2 years landscaping experience.

What We Offer

• 401k with automatic 8% contribution from BYU, plus an additional 4% if you contribute 5%.
• Employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household.
• Tuition benefits after two years.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU.

Pay Grade

Pay Grade: 46
Typical Starting Pay: $16.50 to $21.25 an hour

Required Documents

All Staff positions require a resume. Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.