(Auraria) Grounds & Nursery II

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 4044 - 4044

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

Who we are:

Welcometo theAurariaCampus locatedin the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending theCommunity College of Denver Metropolitan State University of Denverand theUniversity of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation holidays and sick leave multiple medical dental and vision options discounted RTD Eco-Pass BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link:Benefits Package.

So if youre interested in a great job working alongside great people this may be the opportunity for which youve been waiting for.

Description of Job

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks including but not limited to servicing waste receptacles litter collection lawn and turf care landscaping upkeep and cleaning and maintaining hardscape surfaces. This role also plays a key part in campus snow removal efforts which may involve shoveling salting plowing and brushing entryways walkways and roadways. The individual serves as a team leader for snow removal operations operating snow removal equipment including training new employees directing snow placement to appropriate areas when needed.

In addition to hands-on responsibilities this position provides guidance training and oversight to Grounds and Nursery I staff ensuring quality work and operational efficiency. Maintain required MSDS sheets and PPE inventory.

This role acts as the lead worker for a small team (24 employees) mentoring instructing and evaluating their performance in assigned areas. The position also contributes feedback to the Supervisor as part of the performance evaluation process.

Essential Job Functions:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Grounds & Nursery II to join our team. This role is essential in maintaining a clean safe and visually appealing campus environment. Responsibilities include general grounds upkeep landscape care equipment operation and seasonal tasks such as snow removal.

Landscape & Turf Maintenance

Carry out turf care activities such as fertilizing aerating seeding top dressing mowing trimming planting rocking and mulching.
Repair and maintenance irrigation systems. Including controllers valves and spray heads.
Prune trees shrubs and remove weeds to maintain healthy and attractive landscaping.
Provide leadership and training to team members in landscaping best practices.

General Grounds Maintenance

Perform routine cleanup including sweeping raking emptying and relining trash receptacles and litter removal across all campus areas (parking lots sidewalks landscaping patios and roadways).
Wash trash cans patios and building entryways.
Operate power washers to remove graffiti gum and other surface debris.

Equipment Operation

Operate maintain and clean groundskeeping equipment and vehicles.
Help train and supervise staff on the safe and effective use of all grounds-related equipment.

Snow Removal & Safety

Serve as a lead member of the Snow Removal Team ensuring timely and effective response during inclement weather.
Maintain inventory of safety supplies for the Grounds Shop.
Provide safety training and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Oversee chemical storage and maintain the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) documentation.
Lead and support special projects and seasonal tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years of professional responsible grounds care and maintenance work experience. (this must be specifically demonstrated on your application).
Must have a valid and unencumbered Colorado drivers license at the time the application is submitted.

Conditions of Employment:

Must maintain a valid and unencumbered Colorado drivers license.
Please note that if offered employment candidate will be required to furnish a copy of the motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.
The person selected for this position must maintain their ability to stand for long periods of time as well as kneel stoop crouch reach and grab in the performance of job-related duties.
Must be willing and able to physically maneuver and manipulate various hand tools (shovels rakes pruning saws saws hedge or brush trimmers or axes) used in the performance of job-related duties
This person selected for this position must maintain their ability to perform the physical demands of this position which include physically manipulating and moving shrubbery and other landscaping material in excess of 100 lbs. Will frequently manipulate 20 lbs. to 50 lbs.
Must be willing and able to perform work duties while exposed to extremes in weather elements (i.e. snow in the winter heat in the summer).
Willingness to adhere to all safety guidance material.

Supplemental Information

Appeal Rights:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.

For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or 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 under Rules.

Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information

After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a Coveredposition it does fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link:

Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications

E-mail Address
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.

Minimum Qualifications
Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application draw correlations to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isnt detailed in your application.

*Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk0.75 FTE9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk0.5 FTE6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk0.25 FTE3 mos credit.)*

Commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to Nicole Yanez at

Department InformationWho we are: Welcometo theAurariaCampus locatedin the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending theCommunity College of Denver Metropolitan State Univers...