About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Maintenance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

This role supports grounds, greenhouse, and landscape maintenance for our confidential client in a Higher Education campus setting. Multiple hiring levels are available (Horticulturist I, II, III) so we encourage applicants across experience levels. Work includes planting, pruning, irrigation, greenhouse support, seasonal maintenance and public-facing tasks that require strong customer service and safe work habits.

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Key responsibilities

Horticulturist I (Entry)

• Perform basic gardening and horticulture tasks: weeding, planting, mulching, pruning, and fertilizing.
• Irrigate planting areas and assist with greenhouse/seedling care.
• Support plant identification and remove invasive or toxic species under guidance.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance (leaf pickup, snow removal, shoveling) and general landscape upkeep.
• Follow safety protocols and industry best practices.
• May require a valid driver’s license.

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Horticulturist II (Intermediate)

• Carry out advanced planting, pruning, mulching and fertilizing to maintain plant health and campus aesthetics.
• Independently manage irrigation zones and greenhouse operations; cultivate and prepare seedlings.
• Identify plant species and remove invasive or toxic varieties; support small-scale landscape design and placement.
• Execute seasonal maintenance plans and collaborate with team members on projects.
• May require spray license, specialty skills (arborist/greenhouse), or supervisory duties.
• May require a valid driver’s license.

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Horticulturist III (Skilled)

• Plan and implement landscape and horticulture maintenance programs (pruning, fertilizing, pest & disease control, watering, mulching).
• Maintain high horticultural standards for assigned gardens and living collections; diagnose plant health issues.
• Assist with budget recommendations, materials and equipment purchasing.
• Share technical horticultural knowledge with staff and the public; lead projects and mentor team members.
• Participate in seasonal and emergency response (including snow operations).
• Certification preferred and 3+ years related experience typically required.
• May require a valid driver’s license.

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Minimum qualifications & equivalency

• Horticulturist I: Little to no related experience required.
• Horticulturist II: Typically at least 1 year of related experience.
• Horticulturist III: Typically 3+ years of related experience.
• Equivalency: 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of directly related work experience (e.g., bachelor’s degree = 4 years experience).

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Preferences & credentials

• Spray license and/or certification in horticulture or related fields preferred for mid/senior roles.
• Experience with greenhouse propagation, irrigation systems, plant identification, or landscape design is a plus.
• Customer-service aptitude and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to work scheduled early hours and be on-call for snow events as needed.

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Work schedule & location

• Employment Type: Full time
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
• Snow schedule: may include nights, weekends, and early starts during storms.
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT (on-campus).

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Compensation & benefits

• Pay Rate Range: $18.00 – $23.45 per hour (hiring level dependent).
• Benefits: health, vacation, and retirement benefits (eligibility per client policy).
• Tools and many PPE items provided; casual dress typical for many roles.

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What we value

• Commitment to safety and best practices in landscape and greenhouse work.
• Positive customer service and the ability to solve problems in the field.
• Initiative and eagerness to learn new horticultural skills and advance within a facilities team.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.