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Grounds & Nursery I

Employer
University of Colorado Boulder
Location
Colorado, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 10, 2021


Job Summary

Facilities Management encourages applications for a Grounds & Nursery I. During the growing season, this position exists to maximize irrigation systems by monitoring, troubleshooting and repairing existing systems. This position will assist with snow removal or irrigation system improvement projects.
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

Facilities Management at the University of Colorado Boulder provides and maintains a physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge. Outdoor Services provides high quality, professional grounds and landscape services to enhance a safe, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious campus. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the top public academic and research institutions in the United States. Its architecture and grounds are considered to be among the most attractive and progressive in the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Perform Irrigation, Maintenance, and Installation on Campus Irrigation System
  • Perform walk-throughs as efficiently as possible (SOP is the use of a handheld radio toning on zones) for inspection on the irrigation system to ensure proper head performance and coverage. Repair heads, valves, wiring, controllers, lateral pipe and mainline as needed.
  • Participate in irrigation system improvement projects as needed.

Ditch Maintenance
  • Conduct cleaning of debris at the headgates of the Anderson and Smith Goss ditches to maintain proper flow for pond replenishment. This position will also help with chart recording and digital meter readings to help with the accounting of amounts of water used through the ditches and pump stations.

Snow and Ice Removal
  • Remove snow and ice from streets, parking lots, sidewalks and curbs. Apply sand/salt or anti-icing chemical mixture using various equipment within the Outdoor Services department.

Maintain Work Vehicle
  • Schedule and request vehicle maintenance with campus motor pool to perform minor maintenance on Facilities Management vehicles and equipment, and coordinate as appropriate with outdoor services mechanic for other equipment repairs. Maintain a constant supply of vehicle stock material for irrigation repairs as necessary.

Safety
  • Employee will adhere to the safety guidelines and policies created by Human Resources, Facilities Management Safety Committee, the Outdoor Services Safety Group, and industry best practices.

Call Backs
  • Being an essential services position, the employee may have to respond to after hours emergency issues related to snow/ice removal, pump station, irrigation mainline, sprinkler zones, ditches, Lynx irrigation computer, radio communication system, or other job-related situations.

Miscellaneous Duties
  • Additional miscellaneous grounds duties when needed. Some examples may be: branch pick up after a storm; grounds support for graduation that might include running a blower, placing mulch in beds, running a string trimmer, etc.


What We Can Offer

The hiring salary is $41,498.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent 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 .

Be Statements
Be Groundbreaking. Be Resourceful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

  • One year of irrigation and/or landscape maintenance.
  • Must be a Colorado resident.


What We Would Like You To Have

  • Previous experience with irrigation system inspection, maintenance, and repair.


Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. A current resume that includes date ranges and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
  2. 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.
    • 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 (mailto:recruiting@colorado.edu) or send via fax at 303-492-4693 and reference the job to which you are applying.
  4. If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts.


We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by April 13, 2021 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu


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