Grounds & Nursery I
Grounds & Nursery I
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Job Description
Applications for this position will be accepted through 07/08/2025.
Candidates are required to submit the following to be considered for this position:
- Resume with date ranges whether it was full or part time and hours per week worked.
- DD-214 for veteran applicants.
- Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.
- This is an essential service position (Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay and/or interruption).
What We Offer:
- The salary for this position starts at $43068($3589/month).
- This position has been determined to be eligible for overtime (non-exempt) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- This position is eligible for paid sick leave. Information on benefits including eligibility is located at: Location:On-site
Description:
Envision yourself in a collaborative inclusive and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow collaborate and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone students faculty staff and community members regardless of their backgrounds beliefs or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)!
The Facilities Services Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of State Classified Grounds & Nursery I. This position exists to maintain and enhance campus grounds and floral beds do routine equipment maintenance provide trash pickup throughout the campus assist with the recycle program and provide seasonal snow removal.
The key responsibilities include:
Landscape Maintenance Main Campus Properties
- Provides landscape maintenance for the assigned zone; coordinates work with GNII to ensure standards and practices are met.
- Work includes mowing edging aeration weed eating topdressing seeding fertilizing turf debris and trash clean up gum removal and minor concrete flatwork and sprinkler system repairs work includes fixing broken heads and setting controllers.
- Plants are maintained according to department landscaping standards and practices.
- Sweep hard surfaces such as walkways and sitting areas of grass dirt or other debris because of mowing / trimming using blowers brooms and other cleaning equipment.
- Performs seasonal review of zone condition so a replacement or repair strategy can be budgeted and scheduled during the landscaping season.
- Furniture and outdoor fixtures kept functioning clean and graffiti free.
- Submits work requests using the TMA work order system for customer requests and/or department identified needs.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- The position requires driving grounds related vehicles in all types of weather conditions.
Maintaining a clean and safe campus
- Supports a clean outdoor campus area: cleaning up of trash on campus emptying all outside trash containers wiping top of trash cans scrubbing cans cleaning containers wiping benches and tables cleaning cigarette receptacles and the cleaning of bus stop terminals.
- Participate and assist in the recycle program to include cardboard collection and compost collection for the greenhouse.
- Identifies safety hazards corrects issues within the scope of responsibility and participates with outdoor sign bike racks site furnishings and handrail repairs.
Equipment and System maintenance
- Participates in the maintenance of equipment; this includes campus owned vehicles gators lawn mowers tractor trailers sanders snowplows edger skid loader backpack blowers chain saws trimmers and spreaders.
- Participate in seasonal start-up and blowout of irrigation systems.
Snow removal/ Essential Services
- Participates in the removal of snow and ice from campus.
- Provides sand for roadways and ice melt for walkways. Cleaning of sidewalks and roads after snow event.
- Operates heavy equipment (skid loader and dump truck) for snow removal and in support of campus operations.
- The position requires driving grounds related vehicles in all types of weather conditions.
Chemical application
- Pesticide & Chemical Use this position is to maintain knowledge and expertise in the proper use of standard landscape chemicals and pesticides.
- Apply pre-emergent chemical to all hardscape areas seasonally before weed growth occurs.
- Apply post-emergent chemical applications to all hardscape areas seasonally after weed growth has started.
Candidates must understand and comply with the following:
- Successfully pass a background check
- Pre-employment Physical: Must be able to push pull lift carry up to 50lbs.
- Pre-employment Drug Testing
- Drug Free Workplace
- Ongoing Functional Capacity Testing
- Drivers License Requirement
- Essential Services Designation
- Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health safety and welfare
- Employee may be expected to work various shifts to include nights weekends and holidays depending on the needs of the building or work group
- Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials
- Lab areas & exposure to cleaning products
- Possible exposure to Infectious Materials/Human Blood or Bodily Fluids
Tentative Search Timeline:
- The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of 07/08/2025
- The potential employee start date is 08/15/2025
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and when appropriate a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.
UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin gender disability age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities including employment admissions and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at .
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the desired skills and experience to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications have passion for the work along with experience in a related field you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position such as grounds and nursery landscaping storm water maintenance outdoor services or other related fields.
- Must possess a valid drivers license.
- Must be a Colorado Resident.
Preferred Qualifications:
One year or more experience in an Essential Personnel role.
Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position such as grounds and nursery landscaping storm water maintenance outdoor services or other related fields. (Preferably working in a higher education/institutional environment.)
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to move. This position involves climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching reaching handling and fine motor skills. Tasks may involve using a computer screen continuously for long periods of time. Talking and hearing within normal range. Clarity of vision for 20 feet or more depth perception and accommodation. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position will be responsible for removing snow and ice when seasonal conditions require it. Working conditions: this position will have exposure to extreme cold heat and atmospheric conditions. May have exposure to electrical shock or exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill ability physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions physical and environmental demands.
Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking hearing seeing speaking breathing or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.
Employment Type
Full-Time
