Grounds and Nursery II

GJJ-/25; Facilities and Operations

Pikes Peak State College is located at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs Colorado. PPSC offers broad programs in transfer occupational and preparatory subjects emphasizing student and community needs. Colorado Springs is a great city to both work and live. This position is located at the Pikes Peak State Centennial Campus.

CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 22.1% Hispanic; 6.2% Black/African American; 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native; and 60.5% White. As such we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse pool.

EMAIL ADDRESS:All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail. Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from and addresses. If you do not have an email address then you will receive correspondence via US mail.

NOTE: This full-time position will typically work Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. depending on the business needs of the college. This position is required to travel between all PPSC campuses.

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and its colleges is the statewide pathway to individual achievement and economic vitality. We provide an accessible responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational professional and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities and we foster an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence diversity and innovation.

You will admire the friendly culture of our colleges and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees. Additionally we offer:

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.

• Attractive health dental vision life and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
• An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.

This position performs a wide range of grounds maintenance duties to ensure a safe clean and attractive campus environment. Responsibilities include landscaping grounds care irrigation maintenance snow removal minor equipment repair and assisting other Facilities Work Units with service requests throughout the college system. This position also performs lead duties for the grounds crew and completes other tasks as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

Grounds Maintenance

• Performs general grounds cleanup and landscaping tasks including mowing trimming weeding fertilizing and applying herbicides and pesticides.
• Conducts walkway road and parking lot repairs.
• Performs snow and ice removal using hand tools vehicles and equipment.
• Ensures all work complies with applicable safety standards environmental requirements and chemical-use regulations.

• Installs inspects designs maintains and repairs commercial irrigation systems to ensure proper operation and water efficiency.

• Programs and adjusts irrigation controllers based on weather soil conditions and plant needs.

• Locates and repairs leaks broken lines malfunctioning valves and sprinkler heads.

• Monitors system performance and recommends improvements to enhance water conservation and coverage.

• Ensures compliance with all safety and water-use regulations.

• Operates maintains and performs minor repairs on a wide range of grounds equipment and motor pool vehicles.

• Performs routine cleaning and basic maintenance on mowers trimmers and other equipment.

• Reports equipment repair needs to supervisor and ensures tools and machinery are used safely and properly.

• Maintains equipment and storage areas in a clean organized and stocked condition.

• Performs lead duties for the grounds department and provides daily coordination of the grounds crew (2 FTE).

• Assigns work orders coordinates daily tasks and assists with snow-call matrix responsibilities.

• Provides training support and guidance to staff.

• Promotes and monitors safety procedures and work-site best practices.

• Oversees the quantity and quality of work performed by assigned staff.

• Logs into the computer daily to record work hours time and leave information.

• Maintains and organizes electronic files and records related to grounds operations.

• Uses the SchoolDude work order system to communicate with customers update work statuses and provide timelines for scheduled tasks.

• Assists other Facilities Work Units as needed to support a safe clean and comfortable learning environment for students and staff.
  

Residency Requirement:

Class Code & Classification Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible grounds care and maintenance experience appropriate to the job assignment listed above. Must be a team player and able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and written. Must have the ability to multitask and be a self starter. Address in detail your experience as it relates to this position. Do not use see resume statements in application. Your application must be completed in detail showing relevant experience in order to be considered. Part time experience will be prorated.

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.

This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.

Comparative Analysis Process:Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill oral board written etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants.It is therefore very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties minimum and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application transcripts licensure supplemental questionnaire etc.). Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS:Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on your completed application.For information regarding Pikes Peak State College Security including crime statistics for the Centennial Downtown Studio and Rampart Range campusesand surrounding area please see the PPSC Department of Public Safetys website at: For a hard copy report please contact Human Resource Services at 719.502.2600.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need all will have the opportunity to all aspects of the employment process decisions are made based on merit competence performance and business need without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information military status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations:
As part of our commitment to provide access to individualized support our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with 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 require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our VicePresident of Human Resource Services Kim Hennessy at or call .

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act:
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Vice President of Human Resource Services Kim Hennessy ator call .

Address Confidentiality Program:
If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS)throughplease notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agencys Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website athttp:// A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora as well as public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from our campuses.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1 2024 any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System including at Institutions of Higher Education is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.