What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Technician - Cemetery position at Provo City Corporation?
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Job Posting Closing Date:
02/09
Provo City is seeking a full-time Parks Projects Grounds Technician to perform work at Provo City Cemetery.This position involves maintaining grounds and landscapes. Civic-minded individuals qualified to perform these duties and interested in supporting the parks offerings provided to Provo residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Details
What is the compensation?
(G23, G24, G25) $21.46 - $32.62 per hour (depending on experience)
Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule, and others.
What are the main duties?
- Perform general grounds maintenance work.
- Mow and trim grass.
- Perform various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals as directed.
- Install and maintain irrigation systems.
- Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass.
- Dig and prepare grave sites at the cemetery.
- Perform general custodial and cleanup of facilities.
- Set up equipment for special events.
- Prepare estimates for landscape projects.
- Operate and maintain a variety of job-related equipment and tools (heavy and light).
- May supervise and train lower-level employees.
- Assist staff as needed and perform other related duties as required.
What are the minimum requirements?
Provo City will honor equivalent experience at all levels.
At all Levels
- A valid lawful Utah CDL must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Preference will be given to candidates with cemetery experience.
Level I
- One year experience in lawn and tree care, general construction, light/heavy equipment operation, and/or other job-related experience.
Level II
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Two years of experience as a Grounds Technician I OR three years of general construction, grounds maintenance, or other job-related experience.
- Utah Pesticide Applicator License may be required.
Level III
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Three years of experience as a Grounds Tech II OR six years of general construction, grounds maintenance, or other job-related experience.
- Utah Pesticide Applicator License may be required.
What is the schedule?
This position is full-time, operating on a weekly schedule of Wednesday - Saturday.
What is the selection process?
Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on February 10, 2025. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.
If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.
Why Provo City?
Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities, the Administration developed a brand promise to establish the high standards of our community identifies as the Provo Pillars: Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant, and Forward Looking, together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and locally.
Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. It has been ranked as the #1 Best Performing City (For a Third Consecutive Year!) in 2023 by the Milken Institute.
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provo.org
to learn more!
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Salary : $21 - $33
