Temporary Landscape Maintenance Technician

To ensure full consideration applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/30/2026.

Position Summary:

Department: Grounds Maintenance
Employment Type: Seasonal / Temporary (Summer) Up to 6 Months
Schedule: Full-time/ 40 hours per week
Reports To: Full-Time Landscape Technician / Supervisor

SALARY: $17.00/Hr
Hours of Operation:
Summer hours 6:00am to 2:30pm (May August)
Fall hours: Monday -Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm (August 31-December)

Position Summary:
Temporary Campus Landscape maintenance supports the Grounds Maintenance team in maintaining the appearance safety and functionality of campus landscapes. Working alongside experienced full-time grounds staff this position performs hands-on outdoor labor using hand tools landscaping equipment and general maintenance practices. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors collaborating as part of a team and learning new landscaping and grounds maintenance skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
Works under the direction of a full-time Landscape Technician or Grounds Supervisor.
Operates grounds maintenance equipment such as walk-behind and riding mowers string trimmers edgers utility carts and other tools necessary to maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
Performs guided pruning of shrubs grasses trees and ornamental plants using handheld pruners loppers and saws.
Assists with the installation of new landscape materials including planting grass shrubs flowers and trees.
Performs routine hand weeding mulching and shrub bed maintenance.
Completes outdoor maintenance tasks such as trash removal storm drain cleaning power washing gutter cleaning and other duties as assigned.
Prepares outdoor spaces for special events.
Follows all safety procedures and equipment operation guidelines while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Works collaboratively with grounds staff and supervisors and demonstrates a positive and professional attitude.
Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills techniques and procedures related to grounds and landscape maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications
Previous experience with mowing trimming gardening irrigation or working outside is a plus.
Ability to use basic hand tools and willingness to learn operation of landscaping equipment.
Ability to perform physical labor including lifting bending walking and standing for extended periods.
Dependable punctual and able to follow directions and safety guidelines.
Willingness to learn and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications
Interest in learning skills related to grounds landscaping or horticulture.

Working Conditions
Primarily outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Physical labor requiring lifting pushing pulling and repetitive movements.
Use of power equipment and hand tools with appropriate training and supervision.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley Colorado. UNCs commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for socialmobilityUNC isproud tobeaHispanicServing Institutionandto serve more than44% ofourundergraduateswhoarethefirst in theirfamily to attend is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals educators and in life. Please visit UNCs Career Hubto learn more about UNCs strategic plan school programs and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement
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ADA Accommodations
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Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check educational check and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature approval by the Board of Trustees and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
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Required Experience:

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