Grounds & Nursery I

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

7d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing services related to grounds and nursery maintenance, including policing grounds for trash and cleanliness, grass mowing, trimming, weeding, seeding, tree and shrub pruning, applying herbicides, and maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. It also involves snow removal from various campus areas using hand and power equipment, and operating snow removal machinery. Additionally, the role provides event support, collects and delivers recycling materials, cleans and services rental vehicles, and moves furniture and equipment. Employees are expected to review and comprehend relevant policies, complete required training, and actively participate in meetings and professional development.

Requirements

One year of grounds experience related to the duties of this position.
Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets.
Reading, writing and oral comprehension.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Active listening skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time.
Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather.
Ability to respond appropriately to supervision.
Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner.
Committed to quality service.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Fort Lewis College Authorized Driver Policy throughout employment in order to drive campus vehicles.

Responsibilities

Provide services related to grounds and nursery maintenance, including policing grounds for trash and cleanliness, grass mowing, trimming, weeding, seeding, tree and shrub pruning, applying herbicides, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, athletic field striping and maintenance.
Operate and maintain power tools related to grounds maintenance.
Perform snow removal from roads, parking lots, sidewalks, steps and on and around equipment such as transformers and fire hydrants and from the roofs of College buildings using hand and power equipment.
Operate snow removal equipment such as snow blowers and pickup trucks, tractors, and skid steers equipped with snowplows.
Apply granular or liquid ice melt.
Provide event support to include, transport, layout, set up and take down of tables, chairs, risers, platforms, curtains, tents, canopies, floor protectors, etc.
Collect, sort and deliver recycling materials.
Clean and service rental vehicles.
Move furniture and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist other PPS department personnel as needed.
Review and comprehend relevant employee handbooks and policies.
Complete required training, including workplace safety, compliance, emergency procedures, and job-specific skills.
Actively participate in meetings, collaboration with colleagues, and professional development aligned with institutional goals.