Grounds & Nursery I
Grounds & Nursery I
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Department Information
- This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy.Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is an internationally preeminent teaching and research university dedicated to meeting the resource development needs of a rapidly evolving technology-based society. Mines was selected by the Colorado State Legislature as the states first exemplary institution of public higher education due to our high degree of responsibility and capability with regard to academic and administrative functions.
Colorados oldest public university Mines is located in Golden Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder.
MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE:- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays
- State pension plan (PERA)
- Parental Leave
- Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional growth and training opportunities
- Access to technology and equipment
- Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a world-class recreation center
- Interaction with an international population and cultural events
- BenefitHub state employee discount program
- RTD Eco-Pass
Description of Job
This position is part of a supportive close-knit team working outdoors in a dynamic environment and has the chance to make a visible impact on one of the nations most beautiful campuses.
The Grounds and Nursery I position is part of the Facilities Management Grounds team which maintains and improves campus outdoor spaces including turf landscaping trees walkways and seasonal plantings while also supporting snow removal events and other service needs that keep campus safe and welcoming year-round. The work is very hands-on and outdoors in all weather with seasonal varietylandscaping and irrigation in warmer months leaf cleanup in the fall and snow/ice control in the winter. The team is close-knit collaborative and supportive often pitching in to cover routes or large projects.
This position is responsible for ensuring that the grounds supervisors expectations for campus grounds maintenance and landscape services are being met or exceeded within budget and safety requirements; by providing on-going maintenance landscaping recycling and snow removal of all grounds areas on campus; to include tasks such as the application of pesticides as needed and maintenance of the landscape beds shrubs ornamentals flowers and other similar horticultural areas around campus in coordination and oversight of the Grounds Supervisor. Work is performed exclusively outdoors.
Primary Job Duties:- General Grounds & Turf Care maintenance
- Landscape Enhancements
- Snow Management
- Occasional Event Support
- Moving & Surplus/Recycle
This position is designated as essential which means employees may be asked to report to work during emergencies such as inclement weather.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
One year of grounds care and maintenance greenhouse or plant nursery general labor work experience.
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. See Resume will not be addition part-time work will be prorated.
Substitutions:
None.
ESSENTIAL COMPENTENCIES FOR SUCCESS AT COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES:Positive Team-Oriented Attitude:A willingness to pitch in collaborate and take pride in keeping campus safe and beautiful.
Knowledge of Grounds Maintenance and Equipment Operation: Hands-on ability to use tools mowers trimmers blowers and other grounds/landscape equipment safely and effectively.
Physical Stamina and Ability to Work in All Weather Conditions: This role requires lifting bending and outdoor work year-round including snow removal and heavy labor in hot or cold conditions.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Works well with others supports teammates and contributes to a positive can-do crew environment.
Dependability & Work Ethic: Reliable shows up ready to work and takes pride in getting the job done right the first time.
Adaptable & Problem-Solving Skills:Maintains a positive outlook while adjusting to changing weather priorities or unexpected challenges.
Communicationand interpersonal skills:Strongcommunicationskills to interact with team members students and staff
Attention to detail:Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
Customer service:Providesexemplary service to meet the needs of the students staff and customers of Mines
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:- Background check
- Motor Vehicle Record check
- Pre-employment physical
- Pre-Employment drug screen
APPEAL RIGHTS:An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email atwithin ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.
For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at InformationColorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age sex gender (including gender identity and gender expression) ancestry creed marital status race ethnicity religion national origin disability sexual orientation genetic information veteran status or current military service. Further Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines commitment to nondiscrimination equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies procedures programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve atalentedstudent body and workforce.
Through its policies procedures and resources Mines complies with federal law Colorado state law administrative regulations executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequalityor concerns for safety.
Are you looking for an inspiring mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the worlds problems and educating the next generation of change makers Are you an individual who values arich and vibrantdiverseand inclusivecommunity where our different perspectivesandexperiences enrich the educational and work experience
Look to Mines.
Employment Type
Full-Time
