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(Auraria) Grounds & Nursery II

Salary

$4,044.00 Monthly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

AHEC-0706-10.2025

Department

Auraria Higher Education Center

Division

Facillities Management Services Division

Opening Date

10/07/2025

Closing Date

10/13/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Auraria Campus

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Nicole Yanez at [email protected]

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Who we are:Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver . Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus (https://aurariacampus.edu/)

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Benefits Package (https://aurariacampus.edu/ahec-staff/human-resources/classified-benefits/) .

So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

Description of Job

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, including but not limited to servicing waste receptacles, litter collection, lawn and turf care, landscaping upkeep, and cleaning and maintaining hardscape surfaces. This role also plays a key part in campus snow removal efforts, which may involve shoveling, salting, plowing, and brushing entryways, walkways, and roadways. The individual serves as a team leader for snow removal operations, operating snow removal equipment including training new employees, directing snow placement to appropriate areas when needed.

In addition to hands-on responsibilities, this position provides guidance, training, and oversight to Grounds and Nursery I staff, ensuring quality work and operational efficiency. Maintain required MSDS sheets and PPE inventory.

This role acts as the lead worker for a small team (2–4 employees), mentoring, instructing, and evaluating their performance in assigned areas. The position also contributes feedback to the Supervisor as part of the performance evaluation process.

Essential Job Functions:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Grounds & Nursery II to join our team. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and visually appealing campus environment. Responsibilities include general grounds upkeep, landscape care, equipment operation, and seasonal tasks such as snow removal.

Landscape & Turf Maintenance

+ Carry out turf care activities such as fertilizing, aerating, seeding, top dressing, mowing, trimming, planting, rocking, and mulching.

+ Repair and maintenance irrigation systems. Including controllers, valves and spray heads.

+ Prune trees, shrubs, and remove weeds to maintain healthy and attractive landscaping.

+ Provide leadership and training to team members in landscaping best practices.

General Grounds Maintenance

+ Perform routine cleanup including sweeping, raking, emptying and relining trash receptacles, and litter removal across all campus areas (parking lots, sidewalks, landscaping, patios, and roadways).

+ Wash trash cans, patios, and building entryways.

+ Operate power washers to remove graffiti, gum, and other surface debris.

Equipment Operation

+ Operate, maintain, and clean groundskeeping equipment and vehicles.

+ Help train and supervise staff on the safe and effective use of all grounds-related equipment.

Snow Removal & Safety

+ Serve as a lead member of the Snow Removal Team, ensuring timely and effective response during inclement weather.

+ Maintain inventory of safety supplies for the Grounds Shop.

+ Provide safety training and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

+ Oversee chemical storage and maintain the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) documentation.

+ Lead and support special projects and seasonal tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Two (2) years of professional responsible grounds care and maintenance work experience. (this must be specifically demonstrated on your application).

+ Must have a valid and unencumbered Colorado driver's license at the time the application is submitted.

Conditions of Employment:

+ Must maintain a valid and unencumbered Colorado driver's license.

+ Please note that if offered employment, candidate will be required to furnish a copy of the motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.

+ The person selected for this position must maintain their ability to stand for long periods of time as well as kneel, stoop, crouch, reach and grab in the performance of job-related duties.

+ Must be willing and able to physically maneuver and manipulate various hand tools (shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes) used in the performance of job-related duties

+ This person selected for this position must maintain their ability to perform the physical demands of this position which include physically manipulating and moving shrubbery and other landscaping material in excess of 100 lbs. Will frequently manipulate 20 lbs. to 50 lbs.

+ Must be willing and able to perform work duties while exposed to extremes in weather elements (i.e. snow in the winter, heat in the summer).

+ Willingness to adhere to all safety guidance material.

Supplemental Information

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 ([email protected]), 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 tospb.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, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.

Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information

After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a"Covered" position, itdoesfall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/

Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications

E-mail Address

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.

Minimum Qualifications

Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isn't detailed in your application.

*Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.)*

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Yanez [email protected]

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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I understand the general duty hours of this position are either: 5:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. OR 6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Monday through Friday and that these may shift either due to Snow Removal Operations OR extreme heat or cold.

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Do you currently have a valid unencumbered Colorado Drivers License?

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Part of the required documents of this posting, if you are selected as the final candidate, you agree to submit a motor vehicle report?

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+ No

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Are you available to work as part of a snow removal team, including early mornings or during inclement weather?

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+ No

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Are you able to stand for long periods of time and perform physical tasks such as kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, and grabbing?

+ Yes

+ No

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Have you performed tasks such as fertilizing, mowing, trimming, aerating, or weeding in a professional setting?

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+ No

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Do you have experience with irrigation systems, including inspecting, repairing, or adjusting sprinklers?

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+ No

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By submitting this application, applicant acknowledges that the holding of State employment is a public trust and that State employees shall carry out their duties for the benefit of the people of the State of Colorado. § 24-18-103(1), C.R.S. Applicant warrants that they have read and understand the rules of conduct and the ethical principles for State employees as set forth in §§ 24-18-104, 24-18-105, 24-18-108, and 24-18-201, C.R.S. Here is the link for the Colorado Revised Statutes: https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/colorado-revised-statutes. Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has a conflict between competing interests. By submitting this application, applicant hereby discloses the following personal or professional interests, obligations, commitments, or relationships (either personal or professional) that could create the perception of conflicts of interest with their duties at Auraria Campus:

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