GROUNDS AND NURSERY I at LCC

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is located on the Main Campus. The role involves working with co-workers, employees, and the general public to accomplish daily tasks, providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. The primary goal is to expedite and ensure quality standards for the cleaning, maintenance, and beautification of campus facilities and grounds, ensuring a clean, pleasant, and safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Requirements

One year of grounds care/landscaping experience as the primary function of your job.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license to independently drive company vehicles and equipment around the campus, pick up parts, etc.
Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check to include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire.
Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communication and be able to read and comprehend written directions on labels, machinery and in manuals, etc.
Must be able to interpret written directives, policies, guidelines and memos.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of irrigation systems.
Previous experience operating a wide variety of landscaping equipment such as an edger, ATV, Skid steer, pruners, loppers, gator, string trimmer and hedge trimmer.
Experience operating large deck mowers.
Knowledge in maintaining baseball fields.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Team player.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
Ability to multitask and be a self-starter.
Basic computer skills to create memos, complete timesheets and leave requests, etc.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of manual tools and equipment including tractors, plows, lifts, hand and riding mowers, trimmers, edgers, gator, and other grounds care equipment to maintain lawns, trees, bedded plants, and flowers.
Mow grass, trim, and rake; plant, transplant, spray, and trim flowers, shrubs, and small trees.
Cut and remove limbs from dead trees.
Assist with irrigation system maintenance and installation.
Inspect and clean all campus areas including parking lots, around buildings, and under shrubbery.
Sweep and wash all outside entryways and empty outside trash receptacles.
Provide access for subcontractors as needed.
Attend staff trainings and meetings.
Inspect, maintain, and clean grounds equipment for proper operation and safety.
Be on call to ensure safe access to facilities during inclement weather.
Operate snow plow trucks, snow blowers, tractors, and hand shovels during inclement weather events.
Remove ice and snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and grounds using hand tools, shovels, and small bladed vehicles.
Apply ice melt and sand as needed.