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Working TitleGrounds & Nursery II

Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Type of PositionFull-time

Classification TitleGrounds & Nursery II

Posting Number202500037P

Position TypeState Classified

Open Date

Close Date06/02/2025

Salary$3,768 - $4,522 Monthly

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

+ Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-sc.pdf)

+ Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

State Classified HourlyNo

Description of Work Unit

Provides landscaping services, care, renovation, repair and maintenance of all grounds at Colorado State University.

Position Summary

Position performs landscape maintenance services, plant material maintenance

to provide a safe and clean environment in assigned areas.

Position will maintain grass, shrubs, trees, other plant material and beds including mowing, string trimming, shrub pruning, planting bed maintenance. Position will also be responsible for Identifying disease, insect infestation and need for pruning or thinning of plant material; Recommends and carries out remedies to include mixing and applying herbicide/insecticide, ensuring proper pruning or removal of plant material.

ldentifies problem areas in landscape design of past practices and recommends design changes or proper steps to rejuvenate.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible commercial grounds care and maintenance experience which includes fixing, repairing, and replacing sprinklers and irrigation systems as well as mixing and applying herbicides and pesticides

Substitutions

Preferred Qualifications

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

+ Commercial landscape maintenance experience

+ Experience providing landscape services, care, renovation, repair and maintenance of all grounds for a large campus

+ Knowledge of landscape health and pruning

+ Experience in sprinkler irrigation

+ Customer service skills

+ Ability to safely maintain and repair equipment

+ Experience with snow removal and equipment

+ Event preparation experience

+ Related state service experience

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryLandscape Maintenance

Duty/Responsibility

Performs landscape maintenance of grass, shrubs, trees, other plant material

and beds including mowing, string trimming, shrub pruning, planting bed maintenance, Performs landscape clean up including litter removal, hard surface cleaning, leaf raking and removal.

Percentage Of Time30%

Job Duty CategoryLandscape Health

Duty/Responsibility

Identifies disease, insect infestation and need for pruning or thinning of plant

material. Recommends and carries out remedies to include mixing and applying herbicide/insecticide, ensuring proper pruning or removal of plant material.

ldentifies problem areas in landscape design of past practices and recommends design changes or proper steps to rejuvenate

Percentage Of Time25%

Job Duty CategorySprinkler Irrigation

Duty/Responsibility

Operate, maintain, and repair sprinkler and irrigation systems in assigned

areas, including programming controllers, adjusting and repairing sprinkler heads and valves.

Percentage Of Time25%

Job Duty CategorySnow Removal

Duty/Responsibility

Performs snow removal with broom tractors, truck mounted snow plows, snow

blowers, and hand shoveling.

Percentage Of Time10%

Job Duty CategoryEquipement Maintenance

Duty/Responsibility

Performs routine maintenance and repair of Grounds equipment

Percentage Of Time5%

Job Duty CategoryEvent Preparation

Duty/Responsibility

Provides preparation and support for university events and other events on the campus (i.e. graduation, athletic events).

Percentage Of Time5%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

+ Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in theWork Experiencesection on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.

+ Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in theWork Experiencesection of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.

+ TheWork Experienceis the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.

+ Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS

+ If an Application is considered “Incomplete”, the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.

+ An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in theWork Experiencesection of the Application.

+ An Application is incomplete if “see resume” (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in theWork Experiencesection of the Application.

+ Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor’s) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.

RESUMES

+ When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.

+ Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.

+ Please see theRequired Documentssection of the posting.

NOTES

+ Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

+ The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) whichrequirecandidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates’ own expense.

+ Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account athttps://jobs.colostate.edu

+ All status updates for this position will be sent via email [email protected],[email protected], OR the TA Team Member facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO :

+ Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Department Contact Information

Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Team, [email protected] call (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

Please check the Help link online athttps://jobs.colostate.edu/help/for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office [email protected] (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical, Valid Driver’s License - CO Regular, Essential Services Designation - Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption, Shift Work - Snow Removal - Position will respond before/after hours for snow removal duties

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Please describe the landscaping maintenance and snow removal equipment you have safely operated, repaired and maintained:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please describe your previous experience with grounds care and maintenance, including fixing, repairing, and replacing sprinkler components and irrigation systems, and/or mixing and applying herbicides and pesticides.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents