Grounds & Nursery I

Job Summary:

This unit exists to care for and maintain all grounds areas of the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus and provide support to the Denver Campus to provide a safe and attractive atmosphere for working and learning. This work unit also assists with the set up and tears down services for special events as well as disposal service for electronic furniture and computer equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Parking Roads and Grounds Maintenance (70%)

  • Maintain campus parking and roads maintenance sweeping striping crack sealing improvements of parking lots signs shrubs trees grass irrigation weed control and new projects and new tasks.

• Snow Removal (15%)

  • Remove snow and ice from roadways parking lots walkways plazas entryways and others around campus by using Trucks skid steer loader tractor motorized tools or hand shovels. Apply ice melt when needed. Provide safety conditions to the campus community

• Events Emergencies and Other Duties as Assigned (15%)

  • Special events duties including setups and tear downs emergency situations response others. Participates and assist in emergency based on the magnitude and nature. Support various special events both in participation and during the event (i.e. Commencement) may be assigned other duties as required.
    
    

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance life insurance retirement plans tuition benefits ECO pass paid time off vacation sick and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available please visit: work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title duties months and years employed and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least One (1) year of experience working in any of the following areas

• Examples of experience that would be applicable:

  • Snow plowing with a truck

  • Operating skid steers and/or tractors

  • Repairing asphalt and concrete striping pavement installing signs and banners

  • Planting pruning and trimming flowers shrubs trees etc

  • Tree maintenance and weed control

  • Mowing grass blowing leaves and operating various equipment

  • Irrigation system installation operation and maintenance

  • Removing snow and ice from walkways entryways etc using motorized and/or hand tools

  • Grounds and nursery maintenance planting and gardening

  • Landscaping lawn and turf care

  • Horticulture arboriculture and plant health care

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CDL

• Experience operating Skid-streer loaders or tractors

• Experience in snow removal i.e. operating tracks with plows and ice melt sanders.
  
  

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse backgrounds.

• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical grammatical and spelling errors.

• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills

• Physical Ability

• Computer knowledge.

• Interact with numerous groups and multiple levels of supervisors.

• Strong commitment to safety.

• Positive and strong can do attitude and self-starter.

• Ability to repair and diagnose minor equipment failure.

• Ability to apply herbicides

How to Apply:

Questions should be directed to: Kenyari Jones

Application Materials Instructions:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 14^th 2026

To apply please submit the following materials to this posting:

A resume that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines your qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:

Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number.

Please address minimum qualifications competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.

Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: those who meet minimum qualifications the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following:

Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the preferred qualifications listed in the posting.

• Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis.

• Interviews based on the job requirements preferred qualifications and competencies listed in the posting.

• Candidates will be evaluated scored and ranked based on oral responses

• Interviews may be over the phone videoconference or in-person

You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as:

$3661 - $4246 per month

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

The above hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees DHR.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.