Gardener

University of Utah, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: PartTime

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Open Date 03/11/2024
Requisition Number PRN14617N
Job Title Gardener
Working Title Gardener (Greenhouse Team)
Job Grade B
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 19 hours/week
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Must be able to commit to working 19 hrs./wk. Shifts are predominately during regular business hours, from mornings to mid-afternoons.  May require occasional evening hours and/or weekend shifts. Exact schedule will be coordinated with supervisor upon hire.  
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $15.50 or more, depending on experience.
Close Date
Job Summary
The Horticulture Department at Red Butte Garden is seeking seasonal gardeners who want to work with plants and learn more about their care. Do you prefer working indoors in a greenhouse, learning about plants, while working with people who are passionate about what they do? Are you interested in working out of doors when needed and willing to learn about perennials, trees, and shrubs?  We strongly prefer people who are committed to the role of a Botanical Garden within the community and want to be a part of a great team!
Benefits of working at the Garden, a department of the University of Utah:
UofU employees receive a U Card, which can be used as/for:
  • a UTA ed pass while actively employed at the UofU.
  • student priced tickets for campus events, campus store discounts, and campus library privileges.
  • Staff are provided work shirts and gloves, and on-the-job training


Staff receive a half-price discount on Garden classes, employee discount in our giftshop, advance registration opportunities for kids camps and concerts, two free concert tickets for our Outdoor Concert series.
A variety of work schedule options, coordinated with supervisor upon hire.
Red Butte Garden is accessible via several bus routes that stop in Research Park and at the University Medical Center, as well as the Trax Red line, followed by a short walk or on-demand university campus shuttle. The campus shuttle offers a direct line to Red Butte Garden via the Sunnyside Route. 
 
For more information see:
  • https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
  • https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/
  • https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/
Responsibilities
  • Ensure plants are healthy through proper watering, weeding, detailing, and general greenhouse upkeep. Other plant care duties include transplanting, deadheading, pruning, and basic propagation.
  • Hand watering plants daily to insure proper moisture levels. Hand watering requires constant attention to detail for several hours a day.
  • Assisting with all greenhouse team priorities and goals including installing and maintaining seasonal displays, integrated pest management, preventative maintenance, and achieving production goals. 
  • Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of greenhouse facilities, operating soil mixer, working from ladders, and assisting with various outdoor tasks. 
  • Acts as steward for the Garden to greeting and answering questions from garden guests.   
Minimum Qualifications
Nine months professional work experience with the responsibility for five or more acres of grounds, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); a valid Utah vehicle operator’s license required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Selected applicant will be expected to obtain a pesticide applicator’s license.
Preferences
  • A passion for gardening and plants.  Prior experience in landscaping, horticulture, farming, habitat management or botany strongly preferred. 
  • A basic knowledge of horticulture, gardening, or botany, and a desire to learn more.  
  • Able to work effectively individually and in teams, and the willingness and ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people. 
  • At least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurability, and able to safely and proficiently operate equipment common to the trade.
  • Able to safely and effectively perform all physical tasks essential to the position and understand the physical commitment required for gardening.
  • Able to work safely in all climatic conditions, including full sun, heat, cold, precipitation, etc.
  • Ability to identify problems, develop possible solutions and take appropriate course of action.  Skills include active listening, analysis, research, creativity, communication, decision making and team-building.
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 (*).

  • * How did you hear about this position?
    • University of Utah Web Page
    • Internet: search engine, online job board, etc
    • University of Utah employee referral
    • Career Services/Campus Job Fair
    • Community/Government Agency
    • Other/Unknown
  • * What type of garden related experience do you have? Specifically mention if you have experience in any of the following areas: garden bed maintenance, greenhouse plant care, interior plant maintenance, trail maintenance, and/or pruning.

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * How much experience do you have in the area(s) you indicated on Question 2?
    • 1 year or less
    • 2-3
    • 4 or more years
  • * What are your favorite plants or aspects of gardening?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * How do you tell if a plant needs to be irrigated or is over-irrigated?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * Why is sanitation important in a Greenhouse, and what can you do to minimize pest outbreaks?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * What would you like to learn if chosen to work at the Red Butte Garden Greenhouse?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * Are you at least 18 years of age? (U of U requirement for operating vehicles)
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Do you have any other jobs with the University of Utah or University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics? If so, how many hours per week?

    (Open Ended Question)


    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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