Grounds Maintenance Assistant II - Temporary (part-time, 28 hours/week)

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Grounds Maintenance Assistant II - Temporary (part-time, 28 hours/week)

The Grounds Maintenance Part-Time Worker will perform a variety of gardening duties, including planting, weeding, mowing, edging, litter clean-up, etc. for the assigned area. They will also assist their supervisor in various tasks including snow removal during the winter season.

What you’ll do in this position:

• General Cleanliness: Pick up litter, change garbage liners, remove illegal fliers, and clean after tasks.
• Turf Maintenance: Edge sidewalks and curbs, string trim, mow, clean grass clippings, report pests/disease, aerate, sod, and topdress.
• Tree & Shrub Maintenance: Remove leaves/weeds, apply mulch, prune ground covers, identify pests/diseases, help coordinate pruning and chemical applications.
• Flower Care: Help supervisor design, plant, water, weed, deadhead flowers, identify pests/diseases, coordinate chemical applications.
• Sprinkler Head Maintenance: Help supervisor inspect, repair, adjust, and replace damaged heads; report valve/line issues.
• Help Operate WeatherTrak Irrigation Controls.
• Maintain Dead Plant List: Help supervisor track plants for campus restoration.
• Equipment Care: Help supervisor perform regular maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintains hard surfaces, including weeding cracks in curbs, gutters, and walks, blowing and sweeping and reporting vandalism
• Maintains sprinkler heads, including inspecting and reporting valve and line problems

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
•  Willing to train on all job functions
• Ability to stand or crouch in a variety of positions, operating on one’s feet for an extended period of time to perform various labor tasks (required)
• Works well with others (required)
• Regular and consistent attendance at scheduled shift (required)

Preferred

• 1-2 years landscaping experience

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 46

Typical Starting Pay: $16.50 to $21.25 an hour

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!