Groundskeeper - University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
About the Job
Groundskeeper
Requisition Number: 60049
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Classified Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 04-Nov-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
Outdoor Services at CU Boulder is searching for a Groundskeeper ! Outdoor Services provides high quality, professional grounds and landscape services to provide a safe, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious campus. Facilities Management (FM) provides a physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge. This role performs emergency and routine landscape oriented tasks for areas associated with the CU Boulder Main Campus location, and may serve as a work leader for temporary and/or student employees.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
FM provides outdoor services to general fund areas and to several auxiliary funded facilities. FM Outdoor Services is responsible for grounds maintenance and irrigation system operation and maintenance for the general fund areas on campus.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Turf Maintenance
+ Perform turf management practices to ensure turf in assigned areas meets Campus standards for appearance. Practices may include the following: mowing, edging along hardscape, leaf removal and chopping, string trimming grass around plants and structures and hand removal of weeds from turf areas. May assist turf management personnel in other cultural practices.
Grounds Maintenance
+ Perform daily maintenance procedures to ensure Main Campus grounds areas are free of trash, recyclable materials and litter that would negatively impact the Campus' appearance. Monitor and maintain sidewalks, stair-ways, building entryways, loading docks, bus stops, ADA structures, fences, flag poles, retaining walls, bicycle paths and landscape structures (benches, memorials, trash and recycle receptacles, and public art works) to ensure a safe and aesthetically pleasing appearance for campus occupants and visitors. Monitor and take appropriate actions for the removal of any signage, graffiti, markings or transient camps on campus property that are in violation of University Policy.
Plant & Shrub Maintenance
+ Perform routine and technical maintenance procedures on shrubs, perennial, and annual herbaceous plant material. Assist with appropriate eradication procedures for plant disease, insect and weed problems. Assist with installations of all types of plant material and assist with providing appropriate cultural practices for successful establishment. Assist with planting bed maintenance, including Fall/Spring cleanup and renovation.
Snow removal & Ice Abatement
+ Perform ice abatement and snow removal on all campus sidewalks, bike paths, stairways, ADA accessibility structures and building entrances and exits, including hand shoveling, operation of power snow removal equipment and/or vehicles, and the application of ice abatement products. Snow removal may require early and late arrival times, extended shifts, and after-hours call-ins. As an essential services position, the employee is expected to be available for regular, overtime and call-in/back hours as needed to perform snow and ice mitigation activities.
Crew Member Responsibilities
+ Coordinate daily activities with supervisor, team leader or coworkers to ensure overall campus appearance and/or safety consistency. Charge appropriate work order(s) and other documents in an accurate and timely manner. Follow all State Personnel Board Rules and department Policies and Guidelines. Make requests or suggestions for purchases.
Equipment Maintenance
+ Be accountable for the maintenance and inventory of all CU issued/owned tools and equipment. Equipment included are gas and electric power tools, high pressure power washers, pick-up trucks and utility vehicles. Perform appropriate daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance and scheduled maintenance activities such as service oil and grease fittings and sharpening blades for tools or equipment assigned. Ensure tools and/or equipment is kept clean, safe and in serviceable condition.
Safety
+ Contribute to a safe working environment for self, staff, faculty and the general public. Adhere to all safety guidelines, especially those concerning using power tools, equipment and vehicles. Report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisors. Attend, conduct and participate in safety training. Strictly adhere to the appropriate safety protocol for the use of chemicals and hazardous materials in the execution of job duties.
Native Area/Wetland Management
+ Conduct noxious weed management under direction of supervisor to manage unwanted weed species. Use hand tools, string trimmers, blade cutters or brush mowers to remove and manage weeds identified on the State of Colorado's noxious weed list. Assist with wildlife management at the Research Park wetlands area. Mitigation practices include the physical removal of beaver dams, maintenance of mechanical devices to mitigate beaver activity, preventative wrapping of desirable trees and monitoring of beaver activity. Assist with Eurasian Water Milfoil management in Research Park ponds and waterways by hand removal, cleaning screens and placing benthic matting materials.
What You Should Know
+ This role is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program .
+ This in person role will work five (5) eight-hour workdays per week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:00am and 5:00pm, based on staffing requirements of the department. Occasional weekend work may be required based on needs of department and/or essential services designation.
What We Can Offer
+ The annual salary rate for this position is $43,068.
+ If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/compensation/2024-step-pay-program-for-state-of-colorado-employees) implemented on July 1, 2024.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
Be Statements
Be inventive. Be supportive. Be Boulder.
What We Require
+ Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
+ Must have a valid Colorado driver's license.
+ One year of grounds care and maintenance, greenhouse, or plant nursery general labor work experience appropriate to the job assignment.
What You Will Need
+ The ability to communicate orally and in writing.
+ An ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
2. _Optional_ : A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
3. DD-214 for veteran applicants.
4. Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran's preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by November 4, 2024 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (http://jobs.colorado.edu/) .
Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Groundskeeper/60049 (https://apptrkr.com/5742721)
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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Requisition Number: 60049
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Classified Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 04-Nov-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
Outdoor Services at CU Boulder is searching for a Groundskeeper ! Outdoor Services provides high quality, professional grounds and landscape services to provide a safe, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious campus. Facilities Management (FM) provides a physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge. This role performs emergency and routine landscape oriented tasks for areas associated with the CU Boulder Main Campus location, and may serve as a work leader for temporary and/or student employees.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
FM provides outdoor services to general fund areas and to several auxiliary funded facilities. FM Outdoor Services is responsible for grounds maintenance and irrigation system operation and maintenance for the general fund areas on campus.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Turf Maintenance
+ Perform turf management practices to ensure turf in assigned areas meets Campus standards for appearance. Practices may include the following: mowing, edging along hardscape, leaf removal and chopping, string trimming grass around plants and structures and hand removal of weeds from turf areas. May assist turf management personnel in other cultural practices.
Grounds Maintenance
+ Perform daily maintenance procedures to ensure Main Campus grounds areas are free of trash, recyclable materials and litter that would negatively impact the Campus' appearance. Monitor and maintain sidewalks, stair-ways, building entryways, loading docks, bus stops, ADA structures, fences, flag poles, retaining walls, bicycle paths and landscape structures (benches, memorials, trash and recycle receptacles, and public art works) to ensure a safe and aesthetically pleasing appearance for campus occupants and visitors. Monitor and take appropriate actions for the removal of any signage, graffiti, markings or transient camps on campus property that are in violation of University Policy.
Plant & Shrub Maintenance
+ Perform routine and technical maintenance procedures on shrubs, perennial, and annual herbaceous plant material. Assist with appropriate eradication procedures for plant disease, insect and weed problems. Assist with installations of all types of plant material and assist with providing appropriate cultural practices for successful establishment. Assist with planting bed maintenance, including Fall/Spring cleanup and renovation.
Snow removal & Ice Abatement
+ Perform ice abatement and snow removal on all campus sidewalks, bike paths, stairways, ADA accessibility structures and building entrances and exits, including hand shoveling, operation of power snow removal equipment and/or vehicles, and the application of ice abatement products. Snow removal may require early and late arrival times, extended shifts, and after-hours call-ins. As an essential services position, the employee is expected to be available for regular, overtime and call-in/back hours as needed to perform snow and ice mitigation activities.
Crew Member Responsibilities
+ Coordinate daily activities with supervisor, team leader or coworkers to ensure overall campus appearance and/or safety consistency. Charge appropriate work order(s) and other documents in an accurate and timely manner. Follow all State Personnel Board Rules and department Policies and Guidelines. Make requests or suggestions for purchases.
Equipment Maintenance
+ Be accountable for the maintenance and inventory of all CU issued/owned tools and equipment. Equipment included are gas and electric power tools, high pressure power washers, pick-up trucks and utility vehicles. Perform appropriate daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance and scheduled maintenance activities such as service oil and grease fittings and sharpening blades for tools or equipment assigned. Ensure tools and/or equipment is kept clean, safe and in serviceable condition.
Safety
+ Contribute to a safe working environment for self, staff, faculty and the general public. Adhere to all safety guidelines, especially those concerning using power tools, equipment and vehicles. Report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisors. Attend, conduct and participate in safety training. Strictly adhere to the appropriate safety protocol for the use of chemicals and hazardous materials in the execution of job duties.
Native Area/Wetland Management
+ Conduct noxious weed management under direction of supervisor to manage unwanted weed species. Use hand tools, string trimmers, blade cutters or brush mowers to remove and manage weeds identified on the State of Colorado's noxious weed list. Assist with wildlife management at the Research Park wetlands area. Mitigation practices include the physical removal of beaver dams, maintenance of mechanical devices to mitigate beaver activity, preventative wrapping of desirable trees and monitoring of beaver activity. Assist with Eurasian Water Milfoil management in Research Park ponds and waterways by hand removal, cleaning screens and placing benthic matting materials.
What You Should Know
+ This role is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program .
+ This in person role will work five (5) eight-hour workdays per week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:00am and 5:00pm, based on staffing requirements of the department. Occasional weekend work may be required based on needs of department and/or essential services designation.
What We Can Offer
+ The annual salary rate for this position is $43,068.
+ If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/compensation/2024-step-pay-program-for-state-of-colorado-employees) implemented on July 1, 2024.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
Be Statements
Be inventive. Be supportive. Be Boulder.
What We Require
+ Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
+ Must have a valid Colorado driver's license.
+ One year of grounds care and maintenance, greenhouse, or plant nursery general labor work experience appropriate to the job assignment.
What You Will Need
+ The ability to communicate orally and in writing.
+ An ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
2. _Optional_ : A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
3. DD-214 for veteran applicants.
4. Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran's preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by November 4, 2024 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (http://jobs.colorado.edu/) .
Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Groundskeeper/60049 (https://apptrkr.com/5742721)
Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)
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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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