Groundskeeper - Part Time

Wage: $15.68 (DOE/DOQ) – Part-time, up to 19 hours per week year-round, no benefits.

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Building Service Worker, responsible for care and maintenance of landscaping throughout the grounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers, weed eaters, trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
• Use hand tools and some small power tools.
• Fix sprinklers and water pipes.
• Weed and maintain flowerbeds.
• Perform a variety of general custodial functions such as emptying trash, picking up litter, cleaning windows, sweeping, and cleaning restrooms and other areas.
• Perform other duties in connection with the operation of the facility.

Requirements

• Some experience in operation of mowers, weed eaters, and other equipment, and knowledge in landscaping.
• Considerable knowledge of hand tools and mower usage, minor engine repair work.
• Ability to maintain service records of equipment and repair sprinkling systems.
• Ability to perform work requiring light, medium, and occasionally heavy physical effort.
• Ability to follow direction and work well with others.
• Must possess or be able to possess a valid Utah Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Must be adaptable to changing work hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work in extreme weather conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Moderate to loud noise level, including loud noise from mowers.

About Us

Founded in 1850, Weber County occupies a stretch of the Wasatch Front, part of the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake, and much of the rugged Wasatch Mountains. The Weber Center is located at 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401.