Grounds and Nursery I

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is seeking a full-time Grounds and Nursery I for its Facilities Department. This role is responsible for maintaining the quality standards for cleaning, maintenance, and beautification of campus facilities and grounds. The position involves inspecting and maintaining facility equipment, performing various groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, planting, and applying pesticides, and assisting with sprinkler system repairs. Additionally, the role includes snow removal, operating grounds care equipment, moving furniture, and utilizing a computer for work orders and administrative tasks. The position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and the public.

Requirements

One (1) year of grounds care/landscaping experience as the primary function of your job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license.
Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check to include a motor vehicle report (MVR).
Ability to follow verbal communications.
Ability to read and comprehend written directions on labels, machinery and in manuals, etc.
Ability to interpret written directives, policies, guidelines and memos.

Responsibilities

Expedite and ensure quality standards for cleaning, maintenance and beautification of campus facilities and grounds.
Inspect and maintain facility equipment.
Mow, rake and irrigate lawns; plant, transplant, spray and trim flowers, shrubs and small trees, apply pesticides and fertilizers for pest, weed and disease control.
Determine appropriate time to cut and edge grass, trim bushes and trees, fertilize grass, trees and shrubs.
Assist in the repair and maintenance of the sprinkler system which includes digging ditches and trenches.
Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
Remove ice and snow from sidewalks, parking lot and grounds using small hand tools, shovels and small bladed vehicles.
Operate a variety of manual tools and equipment to include tractors, plows, lifts, mowers, trimmers, edgers and other grounds care equipment.
Move furniture and perform other duties as assigned.
Work with co-workers, employees and the general public to accomplish daily tasks.
Utilize a computer to complete work orders, complete timesheets and leave requests, etc.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.