Landscape Maintenance Specialist II

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email:

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Utah County Public Works Department is a multi-service Department within County government operating in the areas of Administration, Buildings, Engineering, Mapping, Motor Pool, Parks, Roads, Special Projects, Surveying and Telecommunications.

Posting Date: September 24, 2025 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled

POSITION: Landscape Maintenance Specialist II POSTING #: 7002-0925ksa

The Opportunity:

Under general guidance and direction of the Landscape Supervisor, performs semi-skilled to skilled work in maintaining public landscapes and grounds of Utah County Government facilities and properties. Performs routine and complex tasks at a full performance level. Incumbents in this classification are capable of leading others in day-to-day landscape maintenance activities.

Grade:

Landscape Maintenance Specialist II – 719

Landscape Maintenance Specialist I - 718

Starting Pay:

719 - $21.72 - $24.95

718 - $20.22 - $23.27

Schedule:

Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Qualifications – Landscape Maintenance Specialist II:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Four (4) years of work experience maintaining grounds and sprinkler systems.

3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Job Qualifications- Landscape Maintenance Specialist I:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Two (2) years of work experience in facility maintenance and repair.

3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

1. Selected applicants must obtain the following during the probation or trial period and maintain the following certifications throughout employment:

a. Forklift Operator certification

b. State of Utah Pesticide certification

c. Complete a defensive driving class

d. County employees must possess said certifications and licensure upon reassignment, transfer, or career ladder advancement.

2. Selected applicants must complete one (1) or more of the following classes/certifications during the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees and maintain the following certifications throughout employment:

a. State of Utah Commercial Drivers License (Class A)

b. Master Gardener Certification

c. Arboriculture Certification

d. Backflow Certification

e. Sawyer Certification

f. Qualified Water Efficient Landscape (QWEL) Certification

g. Irrigation Technician Certification with the Irrigation Association

h. County employees reassigned, transferred, or advanced through career ladder to this classification must possess said certifications and licensure upon reassignment, transfer, or career ladder advancement.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Preference may be given to applicants with documented coursework or training in plant care.

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Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER