Assistant Horticulturist
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on April 4, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
Requisition Number
PRN37846B
Job Title
Assistant Horticulturist
Working Title
Assistant Horticulturist
Job Grade
C
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday thru Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
VP Area
President
Department
01746 - Landscape
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$ 19.00 - $ 21.00
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Job Summary
Assists in the daily supervision and maintenance that pertain to all the grounds, including gardening and operation of equipment necessary to maintain the University grounds, including snow removal.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions:
1. Schedules grounds and equipment maintenance projects in order to coordinate the activities with the weekly work schedules.
2. Assists with the supervision of grounds staff in order to accomplish necessary grounds maintenance, and development activities.
3. Through weekly staff meetings, assists with planning and coordinating grounds activities ensuring that events and projects are coordinated with planned maintenance.
4. Selects and applies pesticides and fertilizers to control insects, disease, and weeds, and to provide nutrients to the plants.
5. Assists with the computerized plant inventory in order to identify, locate and map all plant collections.
6. Provides training classes for Grounds staff to ensure proper horticultural care of the grounds and to promote safety to the personnel.
7. Recommends and purchases supplies and equipment in order to keep adequate supplies and equipment available to maintain and develop grounds.
8. Ensures that the grounds are maintained in accordance with horticultural standards and research needs.
9. Assists in designing grounds that will display plant species in an appealing, informative manner.
Problem Solving:
This position is given the authority to make daily Grounds staff assignments and for the scheduling of the Grounds staff; to make repairs to the watering and irrigation system and equipment; to assign additional staff for unexpected events, and for the daily schedule of maintenance to plants and equipment.
Problems encountered in this position may include scheduling grounds maintenance within a limited time frame; maintaining plant nutrient balance; and monitoring and maintaining a variety of environments.
All employees will be required to respond to snow removal call-ins (i.e. weekends, day or night or as scheduled for campus events.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in Horticulture, Biology or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 1 year of related experience required. A valid Utah State Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, or the ability to obtain license within 6 months of hire required. A general knowledge of plant identification and nomenclature and specific knowledge of grounds and garden maintenance. Demonstrated oral and written communications skills to deal effectively with a diverse clientele.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
Requisition Number
PRN37846B
Job Title
Assistant Horticulturist
Working Title
Assistant Horticulturist
Job Grade
C
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday thru Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
VP Area
President
Department
01746 - Landscape
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$ 19.00 - $ 21.00
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Job Summary
Assists in the daily supervision and maintenance that pertain to all the grounds, including gardening and operation of equipment necessary to maintain the University grounds, including snow removal.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions:
1. Schedules grounds and equipment maintenance projects in order to coordinate the activities with the weekly work schedules.
2. Assists with the supervision of grounds staff in order to accomplish necessary grounds maintenance, and development activities.
3. Through weekly staff meetings, assists with planning and coordinating grounds activities ensuring that events and projects are coordinated with planned maintenance.
4. Selects and applies pesticides and fertilizers to control insects, disease, and weeds, and to provide nutrients to the plants.
5. Assists with the computerized plant inventory in order to identify, locate and map all plant collections.
6. Provides training classes for Grounds staff to ensure proper horticultural care of the grounds and to promote safety to the personnel.
7. Recommends and purchases supplies and equipment in order to keep adequate supplies and equipment available to maintain and develop grounds.
8. Ensures that the grounds are maintained in accordance with horticultural standards and research needs.
9. Assists in designing grounds that will display plant species in an appealing, informative manner.
Problem Solving:
This position is given the authority to make daily Grounds staff assignments and for the scheduling of the Grounds staff; to make repairs to the watering and irrigation system and equipment; to assign additional staff for unexpected events, and for the daily schedule of maintenance to plants and equipment.
Problems encountered in this position may include scheduling grounds maintenance within a limited time frame; maintaining plant nutrient balance; and monitoring and maintaining a variety of environments.
All employees will be required to respond to snow removal call-ins (i.e. weekends, day or night or as scheduled for campus events.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in Horticulture, Biology or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 1 year of related experience required. A valid Utah State Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, or the ability to obtain license within 6 months of hire required. A general knowledge of plant identification and nomenclature and specific knowledge of grounds and garden maintenance. Demonstrated oral and written communications skills to deal effectively with a diverse clientele.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Associate's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a general knowledge of plant identification and nomenclature, and specific knowledge of grounds and garden maintenance?
- Yes
- No
- How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more
- How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
- Do you have a valid Utah State Pesticide Applicator License, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
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