University Aide - Zone Gardner
About The Position
The University Aide works under the general direction of the grounds manager and full-time grounds staff, performing landscape maintenance 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. The position is temporary, full-time (40 hours per week), with a duration of nine months and one position available. 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. The position is located at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado, and pays $20.00 per hour. The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution in Greeley, Colorado. Employment is contingent on Colorado State Legislature funding and Board of Trustees approval, and is subject to university policies and regulations. A satisfactory background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States are required after a conditional offer. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one month of hire.
Requirements
- Be dependable and responsible, and interact respectfully with campus community members.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
- Have general landscape maintenance experience.
- Be able 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 daily maintenance of assigned equipment, including cleaning, fueling, and blade checks.
- Assist certified chemical applicators with pesticide and fertilizer application 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.
- Conduct 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 employed at 0.5 FTE or above
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
