Grounds And Nursery I

Department Information

To provide a safe, clean, aesthetic and functional campus environment through the maintenance of all exterior campus buildings, equipment, grounds and utilities for the enhancement of the learning environment and the level of human safety and comfort.

Grounds & Nursery class series description is available online

Description of Job

The purpose of this position is to support the mission of Colorado State University Pueblo by ensuring that the campus, grounds, roadways, and parking areas are safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Primary Duties:

Grounds Nursery Maintenance

Position is expected to perform regular daily grounds maintenance duties to include but not limited to: mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings; weeding, thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment.

Applies chemicals used in groundskeeping properly and safely by mixing chemical compounds according to specifications, applying the chemicals properly on grounds and landscapes designated for their use.

Disposes of residual chemical products as directed or storing and labeling them for future use.

Provides a record of grounds and landscape watering and chemical spraying by keeping daily logs of areas watered and duration of watering and the application of chemicals, including areas sprayed, amount and type of chemicals used, substances sprayed and reason.

Campus Events

Assist with grounds and landscaping needs related to campus special events such as student activities and athletic events as scheduled. Effectively communicate with Supervisors and Team Leads to determine the needs of the venue and event scheduled. Check weekly event schedule and adjust irrigation systems and time clocks as necessary for all campus events. Paint and mark athletic fields as needed for athletic events.

Irrigation Systems/Software

Install, troubleshoot, repair, adjust and maintain campus irrigation systems and programming. This includes valves, manifolds, solinoids, sprinkler heads (both rotary and stationary), irrigation piping, low voltage wiring, controllers, clocks etc.

Adjust water schedules as needed for seasonal watering needs using existing software programming.

Work as a team member and assist other grounds associates related to irrigation leaks, repairs and programming of automated irrigation controls and systems.

Operate Grounds Equipment

Operate equipment as needed for projects or repairs to campus grounds. Equipment includes but is not limited to tractors, dump trucks, back hoe, street sweeper, pick-up trucks, tractors, riding mowers, and portable power tools.

Remove or install material such as dirt, rock etc. as needed for campus beautification.

This position will also engage in snow removal and ice melt application through grounds equipment. Employee will work closely with team lead to keep equipment properly inspected and maintained.

Other duties as assigned

Position is required to assist all other Physical Plant and Grounds staff as needed to include other duties as assigned by immediate Supervisor. Employee will be required to work overtime as needed for University functions, special events, or emergency situations that may arise.

Salary Range

$3,484.00 - $4,878.00 Monthly

$41,808.00 - $58,536.00 Annually

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

THIS JOB POSTING IS OPEN TO CURRENT STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Additional Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Colorado Driver's license.

Substitutions

• none

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with the RainBird and Motorola/Mottech Water Management system.

• Experience with heavy equipment as listed in position duties such as backhoe, tractors and street sweeper

• Experience with large commercial irrigation systems including manifolds, solenoids, low voltage wiring, irrigation time clock programming.

• Experience repairing and replacing irrigation valves up to 4" mains.

• Experience mixing and spraying pesticides and herbicides such as select and non-select pre-emergent applications for lawns, flower beds and rock areas.

• Experience with artificial turf and grooming athletic fields

• Experience with riding lawn mowers for commercial use.

• Experience with handheld power tools such as chain saws, augers, trimmers, leaf blowers, parking lot striping machines and drills

Hazardous Materials Exposure

Fertilizers, Fuels and oils, Herbicides, Pesticides; Ice melt

Essential Services Designation (Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption.)

Provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare of all faculty, staff, students and community members including before and after regular scheduled shift.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter)

• a current resume or CV

• a copy of your current Colorado driver's license as evidence you meet this requirement

• three professional references with current contact information either within the online application or as an attachment

Applications submitted without the required attachments above or an application not completed in its entirety will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications will be accepted until 11p.m. (MST) on Sunday, July 7th, 2024; all applications received by this time will be reviewed.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Flexible benefit plan

• Basic term life insurance

• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Travel accident insurance

• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance

• Annual and sick leave

• Retirement plans

• Employee and dependent tuition discounts

• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.