Grounds & Nursery I

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting will only apply to current classified staff of Fort Lewis College and will close as of 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2026. The Grounds & Nursery I position involves 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, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, and athletic field striping and maintenance. This role also includes snow removal from various campus areas using hand and power equipment, and applying ice melt. Additionally, the position provides physical plant services and campus support, such as event support (transport, setup, and takedown of equipment), recycling collection, vehicle servicing, and furniture/equipment moving. The role also requires employees to review and comprehend relevant handbooks and 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.
Operates and maintains 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.
Operate snow removal equipment such as snow blowers and pickup trucks, tractors, and skid steers equipped with snowplows.
Applies 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.
Employees must review and comprehend relevant employee handbooks and policies along with completing required training, including workplace safety, compliance, emergency procedures, and job-specific skills.
Active participation in meetings, collaboration with colleagues, and professional development aligned with institutional goals are expected.