Grounds & Nursery I

Western Colorado University•Gunnison, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds & Nursery work unit maintains, repairs, and improves University grounds, athletic fields, roads, parking lots, and sidewalks. The work unit operates the computerized irrigation system, provides operational support for special events, moves furnishings, removes snow, and repairs equipment and vehicles. This work unit is housed within the Campus Operations department, which is responsible for the creation and maintenance of on-campus environments that foster academic and research excellence.

Requirements

One (1) year of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
Must be a Colorado Resident at the time of application
Must pass a criminal background check
Must pass a pre-employment physical

Nice To Haves

High school degree or equivalent
Strong overall computer literacy

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment including mowers, sweepers, tractors, backhoe, water trucks, dump trucks, & snowplows.
Irrigates lawn and grounds.
Sprays herbicides, insecticides, and chemical fertilizer.
Repairs and maintains sprinkler system.
Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots and any other area where snow and ice create a problem; sands drives and sidewalks for the safety of pedestrians and vehicles.
Plants, prunes, weeds, sprays, and performs other upkeep duties on trees, shrubs, and other plants and flowers.
Cleans parking lots, sidewalks, lawns, and athletic fields of trash and debris.
Moves furniture, supplies, and equipment for campus events and staff.
Assists in the moving of office furniture and desks.
Patches asphalt and replaces concrete as necessary in sidewalks and drives.
Sets up for football games, meets and other events.

Benefits

Colorado PERA retirement
Voluntary participation in 401(k), 457, and 403(b) retirement plans
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with generous employer premium contributions)
Basic life insurance coverage (at no cost)
Optional life insurance for employees and their families
Short-term disability coverage (at no cost)
Optional long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending plans
Employer contributions to a qualified Health Savings Account
11 paid state holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick leave
An annual campus health fair with free biometric/blood screenings, free flu shots, and other free screening services available
Discounted memberships to the campus fieldhouse and fitness center
Employee and dependent tuition benefits after one year of employment