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Grounds & Nursery Technician - 36940 University Staff

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Grounds & Nursery Technician

Facilities Services

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6284604&targetURL=https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs) (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a **Grounds & Nursery Technician** to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6284604&targetURL=https://www.visitcos.com/) is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

**Salary** **Range** : $41,808.00 - $46,337.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

**Work Location:** On-site.

Benefits at a Glance (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6284604&targetURL=https://hr.uccs.edu/employee-benefits)

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

+ Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.

+ Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.

+ Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.

+ Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.

+ Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.

+ Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6284604&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/collaborative-hr-services/cu-campuses/total-compensation-calculators) to get the complete picture!

Summary

The purpose of this work unit is to ensure exterior areas are maintained according to campus seasonal standards and expectations. Maintain the campus property using environmental stewardship principles and effective budget management practices. Support environmental campus initiatives. Provide grounds service support for campus events or activities. Manage the exterior environment according to campus safety practices and protocols. This position exists to maintain and enhance campus grounds and floral beds, do routine equipment maintenance, provide trash pickup throughout the campus, assist with the recycle program, and provide seasonal snow removal.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

+ Landscape Maintenance Main Campus Properties:

+ Working within the assigned zone, decide what turf sections need to be maintained first, based on campus walking traffic and noise related to building activity.

+ If during the mowing process a sprinkler head gets broken, determine repair strategy based on complexity of the break and its location.

+ Working with large equipment for mowing, sweeping, edging, trimming, etc.

+ Maintain a clean and safe campus:

+ During the assigned route, when trash is spotted on the ground trash is picked up.

+ Assesses bench and table cleanliness daily. Makes decision to wipe down or postpone to next day based on surface condition.

+ During route identifies sidewalk has a raised edge causing a safety condition. Determines temporary method to identify hazard and communicates the issue to the supervisor.

+ Evaluates handrail paint condition. If the surface condition is poor, creates a work order and schedules rail painting.

+ Work includes mowing, edging, aeration, weed eating, top dressing and seeding, fertilizing of turf, debris and trash clean up, minor landscaping, minor flatwork and sprinkler system repairs, and work includes fixing broken heads, and setting controllers.

+ Plants should be maintained according to department landscaping standards and practices.

+ Equipment and System maintenance:

+ Assesses equipment condition and determines cleaning schedule.

+ Checks fluids daily and determines amounts to be added based on specs.

+ Evaluates condition of mower blades based on performance. Sharpen blades or turns a work request in to the maintenance team for sharpening.

+ Snow removal:

+ Determine high priority surface areas, clean and sand first.

+ Identify slip, fall hazards from weather, and apply ice melt per the manufacturer's recommendation.

+ Chemical application:

+ Determine proper time to apply pre-emergent chemical.

+ Identify when weeds are present if manual removal or chemical treatment is the better method.

+ Identify if weather conditions are suitable for product applications.

+ Other duties as assigned:

+ Emergency response.

+ Short term re-assignment

Candidates must understand and comply with the following:

+ Successfully pass a background check

+ Pre-employment Physical: Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry up to 50lbs.

+ Pre-employment Drug Testing

+ Drug Free Workplace

+ Ongoing Functional Capacity Testing

+ Driver's License Requirement

+ Essential Services Designation

+ Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare

+ Employee may be expected to work various shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays, depending on the needs of the building or work group

+ Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials

Tentative Search Timeline

+ Priority will be given to applications submitted by: **06/15/2025** .

+ Potential interview dates: **06/23/2025** **- 07/03/2025.**

+ Potential start date: **07/15/2025.**

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications

+ One year of experience in grounds care and maintenance, greenhouse, or plant nursery general labor work appropriate to the job assignment is required.

+ Must possess a valid State of Colorado driver's license and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check.

+ Experience in essential personnel role is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by 6/15/2025 will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 36940). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. · Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected]) . Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials

**Job Category** : Facilities/Labor,Trades & Crafts

**Primary Location** : Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40117 - VCAF-Facility Services

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Posting Date** : Jun 6, 2025

**Unposting Date** : Ongoing Position Number: 00002073

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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.