Seasonal Groundskeeper, Facilities Management and Planning

University of Denver•Denver, CO

18d•$19 - $19

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, this position performs grounds maintenance and landscape gardening work on all property owned by the University of Denver. This posting will serve for multiple openings. This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. Essential Functions Lay sod, plant new shrubs, trees, and flowers. Operates truck, hand cart, dolly, hand truck and other equipment in the moving and setup of equipment on all university properties. Picks up, collects, removes litter and debris from all ground areas. Rototills, spades, rakes, weeds, and fertilizes flower-planting beds. Trims and /or prunes hedges, shrubs, and trees. Waters lawn and planted areas by hand or sprinkler systems. Moves various equipment, supplies, and furniture manually or by use of a truck. Reports complex repair needs to supervisor. Makes minor repairs to parking lots. Performs landscape installation.

Requirements

Must pass a pre-placement Physical.
Please note, some positions require driving. In those cases, a valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED
One year experience in grounds gardening and/or nursery

Responsibilities

Lay sod, plant new shrubs, trees, and flowers.
Operates truck, hand cart, dolly, hand truck and other equipment in the moving and setup of equipment on all university properties.
Picks up, collects, removes litter and debris from all ground areas.
Rototills, spades, rakes, weeds, and fertilizes flower-planting beds.
Trims and /or prunes hedges, shrubs, and trees.
Waters lawn and planted areas by hand or sprinkler systems.
Moves various equipment, supplies, and furniture manually or by use of a truck.
Reports complex repair needs to supervisor.
Makes minor repairs to parking lots.
Performs landscape installation.