Grounds Maintenance Pueblo

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This position exists to support the continued operation of the physical plant to include irrigation systems maintenance and repair Maxicom system maintenance and roads and asphalt maintenance and repair. This position also exists to provide care of lawns shrubs flowers and trees within the guidelines of all regulatory state and federal requirements. Also provides assistance to other area departments i.e. demolition crew underground services such as steam lines electric lines water and sewer lines by digging shoring insulating backfilling and compacting.

• Apply horticultural skills and landscaping skills to trees shrubs and lawns by applying herbicides and/or pesticides according to federal and state regulations.
• Manicure and shape shrubs with electric trimmers.
• Display the natural beauty to the grounds by irrigating aerating fertilizing and preserving lawns trees and shrubs. Monitor and manage Maxicom irrigation and satellite systems.
• Operate lawn mowers tractors dump trucks snow plows trenchers and state vehicles.
• Prevent possible hazardous accidents to patients staff and visitors by removing ice snow debris and sand from parking lots walkways and door entrances.
• Monitor and repair slip trip and fall hazards relating to sidewalks pathways and building entrances. Assure proper disposal of disregarded materials to eliminate diseases and rodents by unloading disregarded materials to proper disposal sites.
• Repair roads and streets by using proper and adequate tools and/or material in accordance with state and federal regulation.

• Assure proper knowledge of a variety of machinery (including jackhammer lawnmower Skid Steer Loader tamper electrical gas and hand tools) by demonstrating proper operation.
• Report any and all maintenance issues or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Operate equipment that requires a CDL (i.e.. dump truck with air brakes)

• Assists department lead in the design and implementation of all landscaping projects to include design customer input cost estimating and project management.
• Provide assistance to other departments such as electrical plumbing and construction by removing building debris excavating electrical and plumbing ditches and/or support of running electrical and plumbing lines.
• Perform other duties as assigned such as water main repairs.

This is a full-time in-person essential position that is required to respond in person to call backs after hours to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner. Position works various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours due to weather such as snow removal emergencies etc.

Call Back applies when an eligible employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply. When call back applies a minimum of two (2) hours of the employees regular base pay is guaranteed. Eligible employees are those who are eligible for overtime and any call back time is counted as work time.

• Applicants must have one year of large-scale landscaping and grounds maintenance experience in environments such as parks golf courses schools campuses etc.

• Experience installing and maintaining irrigation systems
• Experience designing and maintaining large landscaping projects

• All job offers are contingent on a successful physical exam which also includes a lift and range of motion test provided by a designated health care professional certifying the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Applicants must consent to hold harmless CDHS and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from this process and the use of this information in connection with CDHSs consideration of application for employment.
• Motor Vehicle Check
• Must possess a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License
  • Out-of-State Drivers License holders must obtain a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License within 30 days of employment start date.
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons.
  • Felony convictions conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position.
  • Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
• Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
• Travel This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools and equipment to perform daily duties. May be required to travel to training and meetings.
• Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
• Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.
• Must be available for shift work.
  • Will be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours due to weather such as snow removal emergencies etc.
  • Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials Explain: Proximity to moving mechanical parts Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to electrical shock and or working in highly exposed places.
• EXPOSURE TO WEATHER - Exposure to hot cold wet humid or windy conditions caused by the weather. Must be willing and able to work in these conditions.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.
  • Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

• You must complete the official State of Colorado online application.
• Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process.
• You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications.
• Do not use see resume or see attached.
  

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
• You can find the official appeal form here.
• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
  • By email: or or
  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 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.

• At or
• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within the Rules webpage.
  

How to Apply

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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado.Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:

• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medicalanddentalhealth plans

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of ColoradoEmployee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs well-being and dignity of the individuals families and communities we serve. We commit to respect fairness and access in every decision policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.

• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.

• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.

• Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

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The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing aColorado for ALLof our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a Colorado for ALL drives 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.

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