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Groundskeeper - Auxiliary Facility Services
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
A Groundskeeper at Colorado Mesa University provides for well-maintained campus grounds through the performance of grounds care duties, as established in grounds care program to include pruning, trimming, fertilizing, mowing, irrigation, pest control, snow removal, litter policing and removal, hardsurface maintenance, athletic court & field maintenace, site amenity repair, record keeping and other related duties to ensure a functional, safe and attractive campus, consistent with the educational role and mission of Colorado Mesa University.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Performs semi-skilled and skilled grounds / landscape maintence, including:
Operates and maintains a variety of manual and power hand tools; including, but not limited to, walk behind mowers, edgers, line trimmers, riding mowers, pressure washers, utility vehicles, tractors & front end loaders equipped with various mechanical and towed implements
Performs repairs, maintenance and installation on all irrigation sprinkler heads, lines, valves, wiring. Able to trouble shoot irrigation pumps / irrigation control systems to the point of: Trouble- shoots low voltage valve wires. Systems include multi-wire and two-wire valve control systems.
Schedules and programs irrigation watering based on water use calculator, campus activities, and visual observations and adjusts schedules to allow for special events and conditions. Sets schedules in various types of irrigation controllers.
Maintains campus turf, including mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, top-dressing, fertilizing and pesticide applications. Pesticide applications, and training others will be a routine responsibility of this position
Visually inspects trees, shrubs and turf areas for disease and insect pests. Safely applies fertilizers and pesticides to landscape plants. Keeps proper records applicable to EPA pesticide standards
Mows, rakes, plants and transplants trees, shrubs, sod, etc. Prunes trees, shrubs, and various types of flowers.
Maintains and cleans outdoor fountains
Maintains and repairs synthetic turf.
Removes trash and debris from sidewalks, streets and other campus grounds on a daily basis.
Pressure washes pavement and walls. Vacuums leaves and debris from paved and landscaped areas
Enters time and material information in Facilities maintenance management system. Enters and checks campus events in a shared email based calendar
Lines and maintains athletic fields in cooperation with athletic director and coaches.
Removes snow and ice from sidewalks and grounds by hand, walk behind equipment and riding brooms and blades
Directs student employees. Directs and decides how best to utilize the skills of student, temporary, and sheriff's work crew workers and place them according to their abilities. Checks on completion of assigned tasks performed by student help.
Provides input to supervisor on the timing and applications of pesticides, equipment issues / repairs, irrigation problems, and all site conditions
Installs flagstone and other decorative rocks and boulders
Helps set-up and assists with public events.
Maintains interior plants, as assigned
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bicycle, drive, operate machinery, kneel, sit, talk, and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 125 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Employee may occasionally need to work on tall ladders or a boom lift.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; dry and/or dusty; extreme heat and cold temperatures moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high levels of vibration.
The position requires the ability and willingness to work a rotating shift assignment and/or overtime as needed. Fridays and weekend shifts are required. Days off to be 2 consecutive days off during the week. Position is subject to call out for snow removal and irrigation breaks. Occasional night and early morning work may be required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
At least one year of outdoor work experience in grounds, park, or golf course maintenance.
Proficiency in turf care, automatic irrigation system repair and maintenance, tree pruning, flower and shrub care, and mowing.
Ability to operate a wide range of equipment (manual, automatic, and hydraulic drives). Equipment includes, but not limited to: small pickup trucks, and 1 ton trucks and trucks with trailers, tractors and attachments such as front end loader, top-dresser and various aerifier, cold and hot-water pressure washers, ladders, utility vehicles, truck and tractor-mounted snow plows, chain saws, riding and walk- behind mowers, line trimmers, blowers, power augers (hand & tractor mount), scissor and hydraulic lifts to highs in excess of 50 feet above the ground, operate synthetic turf groomers.
Must have demonstrated competency in using an irrigation controller's multiple programs & features, including water budget
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Valid Colorado driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Include supervisory experience and certifications such as Certified Landscape Technician, Certified Arborist, Certified Backflow Tester, Certified Pesticide Applicator, an associate's degree in applied horticulture or related field, or sports field maintenance.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to interpret technical instructions and troubleshoot problems.
Proficiency in mathematical calculations related to grounds maintenance.
Physical ability to perform various tasks including lifting heavy objects and working at heights.
Hourly Wage: $20.10 per hour. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Administrative
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 4/21/2024.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
Cover letter
Resume
Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: Doug MacDonald, dcmacdon@coloradomesa.edu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
