Job Description

Seasonal Groundskeeper

Love working with your hands and spending your summer under the Utah sun? The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a dedicated, hardworking individual to keep our Region One Headquarters looking its best. If you take pride in creating beautiful outdoor spaces and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done, we want to hear from you!

Position Details

Here is some important information about this position:

Salary Range: $16.18 - $21.61
FT/PT Status: Part-Time
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test: No
Schedule Code: TL - Time Limited (seasonal)
Location: UDOT Region One, 166 W Southwell St, Ogden, UT 84404

About the Role

As our Seasonal Groundskeeper II, you aren't just "mowing lawns"—you are the curator of our professional environment. Your work ensures a safe, clean, and welcoming atmosphere for employees and the public alike.

Core Responsibilities:

• Landscape Artistry: Mow, rake, water, and fertilize lawns; plant and trim flowers and shrubs to keep the grounds vibrant.
• Precision Maintenance: Manage weed control and assist with the upkeep of complex irrigation and sprinkler systems.
• Equipment Mastery: Operate a variety of hand tools, electrical equipment, and automotive machinery.
• All-Season Readiness: Maintain parking areas and walkways, including snow and ice removal during late-season transitions.
• Technical Support: Perform preventative maintenance on lawnmowers, snow blowers, and small engines to keep the fleet running smoothly.
• Specialty Care: Under expert supervision, help apply fertilizers and treatments to keep the vegetation healthy.

We'd love to meet you if you have:

• A Valid Driver’s License: Essential for operating equipment and moving across the site.
• Hands-on Experience: A background in professional landscaping, grounds care, or irrigation.
• Technical Comfort: Experience working with pesticides, herbicides, or specialized lawn chemicals.
• A Proactive Mindset: You see a task that needs doing and you jump in. You take initiative and move with purpose.

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Matters - At UDOT, our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We help the traveling public get where they want, when they want, as safely as possible. By joining our team, you contribute to the framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.

Our Culture and Values - We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these values resonate with you, you will find a home here!

The Agency
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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 (801) 957-9390.

Recruiter: Michelle Boone, mboone1@utah.gov

Posting Closes when filled.