Groundskeeper III

Groundskeeper III

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!

Job Details

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Salary $18.40 - $28.59 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter Victoria Trujillo
Application Deadline 9/1/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

As a Groundskeeper III 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.
  
• Acts as an expert resource for management co-workers and others; provides support within area of responsibility provides consultation and/or expert advice makes recommendations give appropriate advice and/or facilitates decisions.
  
• The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as digging shoveling planting trimming climbing lifting heavy objects crouching or crawling.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• The ability to lift 50 lbs.
• The ability to operate a variety of hand tools and powered lawn and automotive equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to applicants who 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 Applicators license. (If the selected applicant does not have this license they will be expected to earn one within 6 months of hire.)
• Reside within 50 miles or 1 hour travel time to our location.
  

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 available for On-Call.
  
• Must have (or be able to get) a valid drivers license.

About the Role

Location Calvin Rampton Bldg.

4501 S 2700 W
Salt Lake City Utah 84114-8455
United States
Background Check Required Yes
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency

The Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) 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. You can read more about DFCM here.

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 please contact .