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- $18.00 - $23.45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Opportunities for advancement
- Retirement plan
Horticulturists
University of Utah Health —Salt Lake City, UT
- $18.00 - $23.45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Opportunities for advancement
- Retirement plan

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Horticulturists

University of Utah -
Salt Lake City, UT

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.00 - $23.45 an hour

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement
Retirement plan
Tools provided

Qualifications

Snow removal
Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Plant identification
Fiscal management
Program design
Plant disease management
Invasive species management
Outdoor work experience
Greenhouse experience
Budget control
Customer service
Plant fertilization
Safety regulations
Pruning (plant care)
Outdoor debris cleaning
Planting (gardening technique)
Driver's License
Horticulture
Vegetation management
Grounds maintenance and landscaping project planning
Plant pest control
Shovels
Mulching
Budget management in education
1 year
Greenhouse cultivation
Irrigation
Watering
Maintenance budget management
Managing horticultural teams

Full Job Description

Perform basic gardening/horticultural tasks including weeding, planting, mulching, pruning, and fertilizing plant materials. Irrigate land and planting areas to ensure optimal growth conditions. Maintain greenhouses, assisting in cultivating seedlings and preparing them for outdoor planting. Support plant identification efforts and assist in removing toxic or invasive species under guidance. Contribute to landscape upkeep and participate in seasonal maintenance tasks, including but not limited to shoveling and snow removal. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required.

As a member of the Facilities Management team, you will enjoy working in a stable Higher Education environment with plenty of opportunities to apply what you know while learning new skills. Do you have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills? Would you like to be challenged to take individual initiative in an environment that rewards your efforts with career growth opportunities? Many of the roles on the University of Utah’s Facilities Management Team are casual dress, tools are provided, and you’ll be working on resolving issues with experienced and knowledgeable team members who will help you build on the skills you bring to the team. This position offers health and vacation, and retirement benefits. Apply today!

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Horticulturist, I
Perform basic gardening/horticultural tasks including weeding, planting, mulching, pruning, and fertilizing plant materials. Irrigate land and planting areas to ensure optimal growth conditions. Maintain greenhouses, assisting in cultivating seedlings and preparing them for outdoor planting. Support plant identification efforts and assist in removing toxic or invasive species under guidance. Contribute to landscape upkeep and participate in seasonal maintenance tasks, including but not limited to shoveling and snow removal. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required.

Requires little to no related experience. This is an Entry-Level position

Horticulturist, II
Perform advanced gardening/horticultural tasks such as planting, pruning, mulching, and fertilizing to maintain plant health and aesthetic quality. Independently irrigate planting areas and maintain greenhouses, cultivating and preparing seedlings for outdoor growth. Identify plant species, removing invasive or toxic varieties, and participate in landscape design to optimize plant placement and growth potential. Collaborate with team members to execute seasonal maintenance plans. Contribute to landscape upkeep and participate in seasonal maintenance tasks, including but not limited to shoveling and snow removal. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience. This is an Intermediate Level position

Horticulturist, III
Plan and implement landscape/horticulture maintenance programs, including pruning, fertilizing, pest and disease control, watering, and mulching. Maintain assigned outdoor garden areas to meet high aesthetic and horticultural standards. Identify and address plant health concerns, ensure the sustainability of living plant collections, and participate in the movement of plants to maximize growth potential. Assist in budget management and make recommendations for materials and equipment purchases. Share horticultural knowledge with team members and the public, providing technical expertise during projects. Contribute to landscape upkeep and participate in seasonal maintenance tasks, including but not limited to shoveling and snow removal. Closely adhere to industry and university best practices and safety requirements. A current driver’s license may be required.

Requires 3+ years of related experience. This is a Skilled Level position

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Horticulturists, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Horticulturists, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Horticulturists, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

This position is primarily for the following Horticulturist levels and does not require a degree:

Horticulturist I- entry level, maintenance (mow, whip, trash, leaf pickup etc.)

Horticulturist II- everything a gardener is responsible for but has more than 2 years’ experience. Knows difference between plant types, has a spray license. Can specialize providing skills for arborist, greenhouse etc. May manage gardeners.

Horticulturist III- Certification is preferable and/or should be able to obtain with years’ experience and knowledge of the green industry.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.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.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree

* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Open Date

05/01/2026

Requisition Number

PRN44878B

Job Title

Horticulturists

Working Title

Horticulturists

Career Progression Track

S00

Track Level

S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Standard Hours per Week

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Standard schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm. Snow Schedule includes being on call nights and weekends and possibly starting at 12:00am during a snow storm.

VP Area

President

Department

01747 - PRESIDENT'S DISTRICT

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$18.00 - $23.45

Close Date

08/05/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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