Landscaper I, II, or III

The Landscaper position is responsible to provide direction and technical skills as a member of the LOAM team to maintain an aesthetic and safe exterior environment at Utah State University. The position coordinates the landscape maintenance activities and responsibilities in an assigned area. The position also assists the Manager in planning customer service and other duties as needed. This position will be hired at Level I II or III based upon qualifications and duties assigned.

• Oversees a specific area on campus or specialty maintenance crew. One of the available vacancies will oversee the Mowing Crew.
• Assists in personnel issues including hiring terminations performance evaluations training work allocation and problem resolution.
• Assists in management of budgets by following established guidelines; assists in the prioritizingof expenditures and the preparation of capital and operations budgets.
• Assists in monitoring employee work schedules; making sure that appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Enforces proper care and safe use of the equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists in employee development by providing information and training on new work methods or procedures safety regulations work policies codes and standards.
• Assists manager in various duties including but not limited to: maintenance and monitoring of various records and reports inventory control and purchasing supplies.
• Helps to ensure that customer needs and expectations are met by participating in the timely completion of work.
• Responds to inquiries from the campus community and members of the general public.
• Performs snow removal litter pickup leaf removal weeding etc.
• Plants shrubs trees and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• For Landscaper I:
  • One year of work experience in the green industry.
• For Landscaper II:
  • Two years of work experience in the green industry OR an associate degree in Plant Science LAEP or related field.
• For Landscaper III:
  • Four years of work experience in the green industry OR an associate degree in Plant Science LAEP or related field plus two years of work experience in the green industry OR a Bachelors degree in Plant Science LAEP or a related field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Skill in effectively communicating with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Knowledge of organizational structure workflow and operating procedures.
• Basic knowledge of budget planning and resource allocation management.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles practices and techniques
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skill in performing routine manual labor.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and diagrams.
• Skill in operating landscape maintenance equipment.

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling kneeling and squatting. Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods.

Employees are exposed to hazardous conditions including noise vibrations from machinery moving mechanical parts moving vehicles electrical current exposure to chemicals elevated work spaces such as scaffolding and atmospheric conditions that can affect the respiratory system such as fumes odors dusts mists gases and poor ventilation.

Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.

USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.

The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435)or.

*updated 02/2025

In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.

Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322

For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:

U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

*updated 09/2023