UMN Morris Gardener

** The Promotional Priority Period for current Teamster applications: 7/15/2025 - 7/22/2025. **

The pay rate is $27.70. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, not to exceed 30 hours/week. This position is in person, located on the UMN Morris Campus, and represented by the Teamsters Bargaining Unit.

Purpose of the position

This position has lead worker responsibilities. This position gives care to greenhouses, gardens, greens, lawns, trees etc. The person also is required to maintain equipment, record keeping, and ordering supplies. UMM faculty and staff demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and the ability to work effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experience.

Job duties

Work includes both interior and exterior projects within high visible areas of the UMM Campus (75%)

• Jobs may include mowing, weeding trimming applying chemicals, removing trash & debris, etc.
• Keeps records of information needs as required.

Instructs and Demonstrates Work Methods and Processes (5%)

• Plans, assigns and review others work.
• Monitors completion of work assignments
• Interprets instructions for projects and passes on that information

Provides specialized gardening techniques (5%)

• Works with management to evaluate and procure equipment, tools, supplies, and vehicles
• Care for trees (arborist), turf management, and landscape design and construction
• Plants flowers, shrubs, trees, seeds, bulbs, and vegetables. Picks out shoots.
• Transplants seedlings from the greenhouse to outside plots or to pots.

Snow Removal (5%)

• Help operations with shoveling, salting, sanding, operating snow removal equipment
  and plowing with vehicles

Miscellaneous Year Round Duties (5%)

• Train student workers
• Equipment maintenance

Other duties as assigned (5%)

The employer reserves the right to modify, change, or add to the duties of this position, consistent with the classification description, at any time.

Bargaining Unit Representation

The Teamsters Bargaining Unit represents this position. Dues or fair share deductions will be made.

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities:

Must be able to read and write English. High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years' experience performing Gardener classification duties or equivalent experience in commercial gardening, grounds maintenance, and or greenhouse work. Two-year degree in landscape maintenance or closely related field is required. (This may be waived for specific vacancies and comparable relevant experience may be substituted). Valid driver's license is required and pesticide applicators license required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Physical and/or environmental requirements:

This position may require the ability to stand for the majority of the day, walk, bend, climb, crouch, knell, and stoop. You may work off ladders, scaffolding and aerial platforms. This position may need to lift heavy items (up to 50 pounds), standing, walking, bending, and crouch, kneel, and stoop for the entire day.

Nestled on a 121-year-old campus in west central Minnesota, the University of Minnesota Morris stands out as one of the nation's top public liberal arts colleges. Our intimate, close-knit community fosters meaningful faculty-student collaborations in research, study abroad, and community-engaged learning. Located 150 miles west of the Twin Cities, situated amid the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, our campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that are nationally recognized, and touch nearly all aspects of campus life. Discover more about us here!

Pay Range: $27.70 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%

Position Type: Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris)

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).