Groundskeeper III (Provo)

About the role

Location – 150 East Center Street, Suite 3400 Provo, Utah, 84606 United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Responsibilities

• Mow, rake, water, and fertilize lawns.
• Plant, transplant, water, fertilize, and trim flowers and shrubs.
• Assist with general maintenance of sprinkler systems.
• Assist with preventative maintenance of lawnmowers, snow blowers, and other small groundskeeping equipment.
• May apply herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, and other chemical compounds.
• Lead other groundskeepers in functional supervisory roles.
• Remove snow.
• Acts as an expert resource for management, co-workers and others; provides support within area of responsibility, provides consultation and/or expert advice, makes recommendations, give appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
• The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as digging, shoveling, planting, trimming, climbing, lifting heavy objects, crouching, or crawling.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• The ability to lift 50 lbs.
• The ability to operate a variety of hand tools and powered lawn and automotive equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference may be given to applicants who have:
• 3 years of experience in landscaping and grounds care.
• 1 year of experience using pesticides/herbicides.
• 1 year of experience with irrigation systems.
• A Utah Pesticide Applicator's license. (If the selected applicant does not have this license, they will be expected to earn one within 6 months of hire.)
• Reside within 50 miles or 1 hour travel time to our location.

Working Conditions

Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with hazardous chemicals, etc.

Physical Requirements

• The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas.
• Must be available for On-Call.
• Must have (or be able to get) a valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Pay

Salary – $18.40 - $28.59 Hourly

Schedule

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service