Groundskeeper Ii - Taylorsville

Salary: $15.33 - $23.71 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 37567
Agency: 150 Department of Government Operations
Unit: 1933 DGO FCM TSOB GROUNDS OVERHEAD
Opening Date: 06/06/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Rebecca Lisor (rebeccalisor@utah.gov)
# of Openings: 2
Location: Taylorsville State Office Building - 4315 S. 2700 West, Taylorsville, UT
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Schedule Code Description: This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Current State employees who have already passed a probationary period will not be required to complete another one.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
Are you a hard-working person who loves to get your hands a little dirty? Would you like to help state agencies appear professional, clean, and safe to customers and employees by maintaining grounds and landscaping? Join our team!
Why You Should Join Our TeamWhat's better than working outside in the sun and fresh air? Not much, we believe! State agencies and government buildings depend on us to keep their grounds clean, safe, and beautiful and we take pride in delivering! We enjoy a culture focused on excellence that rewards and provides employees with:
Benefits Package: Our benefits package offers medical, dental, vision and life insurance options - some with no bi-weekly premiums - along with paid vacations, sick leave, and holidays. Our retirement options include 401(k) contributions and matches, and even a pension! There are also a variety of other benefits you can take advantage of, such as Short-Term Disability, discounted home and auto insurance, discounted legal plans, and more!
Work/Life Balance: A 4 10s schedule means you have an extra day off each week to volunteer in your child's classroom, go skiing or fishing, play more video games, or just hang out with your family and friends. Unfortunately, we sometimes have to work weekends to clean up after snow storms and other events, but we make it as minimal as possible.
Development and Support: Have you always wanted your Master Gardener certification? We can help! Do you want to go back to school but need help with tuition? We can reimburse it! We'll help develop your skills and leadership abilities because engaged, successful employees make the State better too!
Feedback: Wonder how you're doing? We'll tell you. Curious about your career options? Let's chat! We believe that feedback and coaching are important priorities that help you do your best work. Performance reviews sometimes come with a bonus, so if you like extra cash or time off, this could be the place for you!
Principal Duties
As a Groundskeeper II you will:

• 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.

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as digging, shoveling, planting, trimming, climbing, lifting heavy objects, crouching, or crawling.
The Best Qualified Candidate
The best qualified candidate for this position will 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 expected to earn one within 6 months of hire.)

The Division
The Division of Facilities Construction and Management () is dedicated to providing professional services to assist State entities in meeting their facility needs for the benefit of the public, and is the building manager for all State owned facilities.
Supplemental Information

• 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 able to see and hear.
• Must be available for On-Call.
• Must have, or be able to get, a driver's license.
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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As part of this application process, you must upload your resume into your application profile. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume or work history. "See resume" or "see previous response" is not an acceptable response to any question.Failure to follow these terms may result in disqualification from further consideration for this position.

• I acknowledge I have read the above statement.

02
This position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you able to lift up to 100 pounds with or without proper accommodation or assistance?

• Yes
• No

04
This position may require you to be on-call. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05
Snow removal is performed on state properties on all days of the week. This may require arriving to work earlier than scheduled, or on weekends. Are you willing to provide snow removal on an as-needed basis?

• Yes
• No

06
In which of the following methods of professional snow removal do you have experience? Select all that apply.

• None
• Shovel and/or Handheld Snow Blower
• Walk-behind Snow Blower
• Snow plow on standard truck
• Heavy equipment snow plow

07
Do you have a current Utah Pesticide Applicator's license?

• Yes
• No, but I can obtain one within 6 months of hire
• No, and I have no interest in obtaining one.

08
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, in what year did you obtain your license? When does it expire?
09
How many years of professional experience do you have in landscaping and grounds care?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 - 5 years
• More than 5 years

10
At which employers, during which dates, did you gain this experience? Answers not detailed on your resume/work history may not receive credit.
11
How many years of professional experience do you have using pesticides/herbicides?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 - 5 years
• More than 5 years

12
At which employers, during which dates, did you gain this experience? Answers not detailed on your resume/work history may not receive credit.
13
How many years of professional experience do you have with irrigation systems?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 - 5 years
• More than 5 years

14
At which employers, during which dates, did you gain this experience? Answers not detailed on your resume/work history may not receive credit.
15
How many years of experience do you have leading or training others in landscaping or grounds care?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 - 5 years
• More than 5 years

16
At which employers, during which dates, did you gain this experience? Answers not detailed on your resume/work history may not receive credit.
17
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
• Referred by a Friend or Family
• Indeed
• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
• Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc)
• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc)
• Other (not listed above)

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