University Aide - Zone Gardner

University of Northern Colorado • Greeley, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The University Aide works under the general direction of the grounds manager and full-time grounds staff, performing a wide range of landscape maintenance duties across the University of Northern Colorado’s 255-acre campus. Work is performed independently and as part of a team to support a healthy, sustainable, and welcoming campus environment using industry-standard practices.

This is a temporary, full-time position for nine months in the Grounds department, based in Greeley, Colorado. The role pays $20.00 per hour. Summer hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from May through September; fall and winter hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Dependability and responsibility, and the ability to interact respectfully with campus community members.
• Valid driver’s license.
• General landscape maintenance experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, kneeling, and outdoor labor for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment that values cooperation, communication, and shared responsibilities.
• Experience in landscape management, turf maintenance, irrigation repair, arboriculture, or grounds maintenance.
• Experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort operating common landscape tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate common landscape equipment, including skid steers, commercial mowers, walk-behind and riding mowers, string trimmers, edgers, aerators, and utility carts.
• Inspect and perform basic maintenance on assigned equipment, including cleaning, fueling, and blade checks.
• Assist certified chemical applicators with pesticide and fertilizer applications as directed.
• Assist with irrigation system troubleshooting, excavation, head repair, and performance checks.
• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, aeration, weed mitigation, mulching, trash removal, and general grounds upkeep.
• Perform hand-weeding, shrub-bed maintenance, leaf cleanup, and seasonal planting preparation.
• Support installation of turf, shrubs, trees, and other plant materials as needed.
• Prune plants using pruners, pole saws, and chainsaws under staff direction.
• Assist with disease and insect monitoring and cultural care practices.
• Clean and maintain storm drains, gutters, walkways, and outdoor structures.
• Support setup and takedown for campus events, including trash bins, staging, and bleachers.
• Assist with other general outdoor maintenance tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Selection of defined contribution retirement plans for full-time positions
• Sick leave
• Other leave options may be available based on position
• Tuition waiver benefits for full-time employees
• Undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% of in-state tuition charges for eligible dependents and spouses of employees working at 0.5 FTE or above
• Other benefits may be available based on position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed