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**Open Date** 04/01/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN15754N

**Job Title** Maintenance & Set-Up Worker

**Working Title** Maintenance & Set-Up Worker

**Job Grade** B

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 29

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Variable – morning, evening, and weekend shifts are required.

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $14.00 - $17.00 depending on experience

**Close Date** 07/01/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Red Butte Garden is looking for candidates to assist with the setup, breakdown, maintenance, and cleaning for all garden concerts, and events. The position does not have a regular work shift, and exact schedule will vary weekly depending on event and concert schedules. Concert and event season is from May through October and will typically require an 8 – 12-hour shift. Morning, evening, and weekend shifts are required. Anticipated start date is May 1.

We offer:

+ The opportunity to work at a beautiful botanic garden and engage with a plant-loving community!

+ Benefits such as a UTA bus pass, free garden membership, discounts for RBG classes, discounts in the gift shop, and two tickets to the annual Summer Concert Series.

+ A supportive and respectful workplace that values cooperation and compassion.Red Butte Garden is accessible via several bus routes that stop in Research Park and at the University Medical Center, as well as the Trax Red line, followed by a short walk or on-demand university campus shuttle. The campus shuttle offers a direct line to Red Butte Garden via the Sunnyside Route.

+ **https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/**

+ **https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/**

+ **https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/**

Responsibilities

+ Provide venue setup and event support (concerts, movies, weddings, private events, etc.)

+ Ensure timely and effective completion of tasks during each of the seasonally scheduled concerts and events

+ Will attend to any event related maintenance or custodial needs that arise

+ Concert Duties include venue setup and breakdown (barricades, tents, waste stations, etc.,) directing vendors, waste removal, responding to maintenance emergencies, and supporting custodial staff

+ Setup and takedown for additional outdoor events, such as weddings, movies, etc., will be scheduled in advance and setup completed at least one hour prior to the event

+ Qualified candidates must assure duties are performed in a manner that preserves the high-quality standards of Red Butte Garden and will be required to help solve problems that arise

Minimum Qualifications

Six months experience required, one year experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) preferred. The ability to perform heavy lifting and stooping; the ability to use a variety of equipment; a commitment to providing excellent customer service; and a valid driver’s license also required.

Preferences

This is an entry-level position

+ Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills

+ Six months of related experience

+ Event setup experience

+ A commitment to providing excellent customer service

+ Attendance for the majority of concerts

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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