Senior Facilities Landscaper

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Senior Facilities Landscaper

Responsible for the design and installation of plants and flowers in planting areas as well as overall general grounds maintenance of the central and Sugarhouse business districts. Supervises crews performing landscaping, mowing, planter maintenance, fertilizing and grounds maintenance. Recommends and takes action to remedy plant diseases and problems. Performs specialized tasks necessary for the proper planting, maintenance, and removal of trees, shrubs, and other vegetation on property owned and maintained by Salt Lake City Corporation.

As the Senior Facilities Landscaper, you will oversee crews ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining planting beds, managing plant care (weeding, trimming, fertilizing), and coordinating grounds upkeep (mowing, irrigation). The role involves operating and maintaining various equipment, while ensuring safe and proper use. This position is not eligible for a hybrid/work‑from‑home schedule.

The Public Services Urban Services Division enhances the safety and accessibility for residents and visitors of Salt Lake City by ensuring ordinances and laws are observed to keep people safe. They also help keep public spaces like downtown, Sugar House, and North Temple clean and well‑maintained. Applicants for roles within the Urban Services Division can expect to maintain a high level of personal and professional integrity while providing customer service to the public and internal customers.

$20.35 - $26.81/hr based on qualifications and experience.

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day one of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• As a lead worker, supervises crews of both permanent and seasonal employees. Makes work assignments and ensures the completion of projects. Motivates employees on crews. Assists in training new or seasonal personnel on work assignments as needed.
• Designs planting beds with the appropriate flowers and shrubs. Assists in establishing proper care and maintenance schedules, including but not limited to the weeding, trimming, spraying, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, etc., of a variety of plants and flowers. Carries out these schedules as assigned.
• Determines appropriate mowing, irrigation, fertilizing and other ground's maintenance schedules. Operates and uses various types of specialized equipment such as chain saw, spraying equipment, etc., in addition to various trucks, loaders, and heavy equipment as required.
• Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.
• Oversees the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.
• May work as a snow fighter to ensure sidewalks, bus shelters and crossings are free of snow and ice. Will be required to operate small snow plows and/or broom, blowers, backhoes, or other similar equipment as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Three years of ground's maintenance or landscaping experience. One year experience must be in a supervisory capacity.
• Working knowledge of the methods and practices used in grounds maintenance and landscaping. Knowledge of the various types of trees, shrubs, flowers etc., and the proper methods, techniques, and practices.
• Experience in the design and arrangement of planting beds, flowers and shrubs that is appropriate and appealing to the eye and the area.
• Working knowledge of the various types of equipment and tools used in ground's maintenance and landscaping.
• Possession of a…