Seasonal Groundskeeper

Job Summary

This is a SEASONAL ONLY position with employment running May through October 2026. Seasonal Groundskeepers work up to 40 hours per week and play an essential role in maintaining clean, safe, and attractive outdoor spaces across Salt Lake Community College campuses.

Support the Grounds Department with mowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation assistance, debris cleanup, and other landscape maintenance tasks throughout the growing season.

Seasonal staff work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and assist full-time Grounds employees in keeping the college grounds well-maintained, welcoming, and safe for students, staff, and visitors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Perform grounds-maintenance tasks including lawn mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, and garden bed upkeep.
• Aid with irrigation system work, including checking zones, adjusting spray heads, and performing minor repairs (e.g., heads, valves, pipe).
• Support tree maintenance efforts, including trimming and removing fallen tree limbs after storms.
• Pick up trash and maintain outdoor cleanliness across SLCC campuses, including emptying outdoor trash receptacles.
• Perform leaf and debris cleanup using rakes, blowers, and other equipment (especially during spring and fall).
• Aid with hardscape maintenance such as sweeping sidewalks and plazas, light power-washing tasks, and general outdoor area cleaning.
• Clean and perform basic care of equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers; report any equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Follow daily task assignments, safety procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Report safety hazards or environmental concerns (e.g., damaged walkways, hanging branches, irrigation leaks).
• Work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Physical activity involves bending, stooping, climbing etc.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform manual labor i.e., weed pulling, pruning, turf mowing tasks, operate equipment safely, trash pickup, repair irrigation systems (heads, valves, pipe).
• Must take SLCC required employee trainings, as well as department safety and equipment-use trainings.
• Must be reliable and able to maintain consistent attendance.

Minimum qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and team.
• Valid Utah driver’s license, if operating carts/utility vehicles is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience will be considered when determining starting pay.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)

• Information
• Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates.
• Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
• Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely.
• Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
• SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
• This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
• This position is not eligible for benefits.