Landscape Restoration Lead Worker

Public Utilities Water Maintenance

Full time

JR6177

Position Title:

Landscape Restoration Lead Worker

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Job Description:

Reporting to the Support Services Manager, acts as a lead worker over a crew of seasonal workers. This is specialized maintenance work, requiring landscaping and supervisory skills. Restores landscape on private property after public excavations and other work.

Position Salary Range:

• $22.19 - $29.21

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees a crew of 3-4 seasonal workers and assigns daily workloads during warm weather months. Will work alone during winter months.

• Restores to owner's satisfaction landscape on private property where excavations and other work has been done to repair water mains, etc.

• Replaces lawn or turf, topsoil, shrubs, flower beds, retaining or decorative structures and other items that may have been damaged or displaced.

• Is responsible for purchasing various landscaping tools and materials needed to complete the restoration work.

• Responsible for maintaining grounds at various water facilities. Carries out or oversees mowing, trimming, planting, sodding, clearing and irrigation.

• Installs and repairs sprinkling systems.

• Operates various equipment, including 10-wheel dump truck, front-end loader, lawn mowers and trimmers.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and four years of landscaping experience, including one year handling restoration duties and one year as supervisor.

• Knowledge of landscaping tools, methods and materials, lawn and flower propagation, cultivation, planting, transplanting, trimming and irrigation, trees and root systems, sprays for disease and insect control, fertilizers, and soil analysis.

• Ability to design and reconstruct landscape configurations and supervise one or more maintenance workers or helpers.

• Possession of a Class A CDL License.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderately heavy physical activity. Difficult working positions. Exposure to heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. Risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal conditions. Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions.

• Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$22.19 - $29.21

DEPARTMENT

Public Utilities

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism.

We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference.

If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you.

Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/) site.

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance

• Dental, vision, life insurance

• HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)

• Wellness clinic for employees & families

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Perks

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)

• Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))

• Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

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We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life. Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/paid-leave/) site.

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours personal leave annually

• 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

Our Recruitment Team is ready to assist you throughout the entire hiring process—from questions about job openings to application support. Reach the Recruitment Team at 801-535-6699

Or email: [email protected]

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.

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