Seasonal Gardener (Irrigation Assistant)

• UTA pass while actively employed at the U of U.
• Discounts for campus events and the campus store, as well as campus library privileges.
• Staff receive a half-price discount on Garden classes, an employee discount in our gift shop, advance registration opportunities for kids camps and concerts, and two free concert tickets for our Outdoor Concert series.
• Staff are provided work shirts and gloves, and on-the-job training.
• A variety of work schedule options, coordinated with supervisor upon hire.

Work Schedule:

Must be able to commit to working 16-29 hrs/wk beginning early March.  Shifts are mornings to mid-afternoons, with a strong preference for coverage on Mondays and Fridays. Exact schedule will be coordinated with supervisor upon hire; may require an occasional evening shift.  Season runs through November 25th. 

Responsibilities:

• Providing excellent care for our outdoor Gardens.
• General maintenance of the underground irrigation system maintenance/repairs and outdoor fountains including: digging, cutting, gluing, restoration,      monitoring/testing chemical levels on interactive fountain, and other duties as assigned.
• 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 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.

*For this seasonal, non-benefited position, prior experience is preferred, not required; a Pesticide Applicators license will not be required.

Preferences:

• A passion for gardening and working outdoors.  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.
• Proven written and spoken communication skills, a commitment to provide excellent customer service.
• Able to commit to working 16-29 hrs/week beginning in early March, with shifts predominately  on Monday and Friday, from mornings to mid-afternoons. 

APPLICATION LINK: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/178037