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Horticulturist, East Campus

**Requisition Number:** 68158

**Location:** Boulder Colorado

**Employment Type:** Classified Staff

**Schedule:** Full Time

**Posting Close Date:** 09-Nov-2025

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Job Summary

**Facilities Management** at CU Boulder encourages applications for a **Horticulturist** role! Outdoor Services provides high quality, professional grounds and landscape services to enhance a safe, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious campus. Facilities Operations provides a physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge. This work unit provides horticulture management and grounds maintenance support to CU Boulder, and is responsible for snow removal operations during the winter months.

The role will identify and provide treatment of horticulture issues, including weed and pest infestations. The position makes decisions on and implements practices for horticulture management including chemical, mechanical, or natural methods to control pests and weeds.

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.

Who We Are

**Facilities Management (FM)** provides outdoor services to general fund areas and several auxiliary funded facilities. FM Outdoor Services is responsible for grounds maintenance and irrigation system operation and maintenance for the general fund areas on campus.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

_Landscape Management Practices_

+ Assist with implementing the East Campus Grounds Shrub & Bed Management Plan, trash removal, pruning, watering, fertilizing, weeding, chemical applications and maintaining vine, rock, shrub, annual, and perennial landscape beds on CU FM maintained areas, including recharge areas. Work directly with the East Campus Horticulture Supervisor to plan, coordinate resources, and complete the use of Grounds Staff to train with and assist the Horticulture Team with bed maintenance. May train in correct and safe practices for FTE and student employees. Other duties include soil/compost preparation, shrub/plant installation and removal, identifying pests and diseases, edging, cleaning out, mulching, maintaining tools, monitoring irrigation, assessing conditions, and recommending adjustments to the Supervisor or Irrigation Manager. Maintain accurate records of bed applications throughout the growing season. Recommend and/or complete special projects by improving landscape areas in conjunction with Supervisor and East & South Campus Maintenance Manager. Identify problem beds and recommend action needed to correct problems.

+ Maintain assigned tools and equipment and be able to communicate and accurately describe issues/problems.

_Perform General Landscape Maintenance Activities._

+ May assist with and lead projects such as manual weeding of rock beds, mulch beds, annual/perennial beds, pruning, mowing, string trimming, sidewalk edging, rough mowing, native area management, noxious weed management, trash removal, drainage corrections, irrigation, tree care, turf management, building entry/loading dock maintenance, graffiti removal, hardscape and outdoor furniture assets maintenance and installations, and support other grounds maintenance activities/assignments. May assist Campus Arborist work activities. Some duties may require adjusted work schedules including off-set work hours and weekends.

_Conduct Chemical Applications for Weeds & Pests_

+ Conduct pre and post-emergent chemical applications using synthetic and organic/natural liquid or granular products. Assist in researching new synthetic and natural products during the offseason. Responsible for safely mixing chemical concentrates in the chemical storage area per label. Conduct chemical applications in both general fund and recharge areas (under maintenance agreements) of campus for weeds and pests. This duty may require weekend work schedules one or two weekends a month throughout the growing season. Maintain records of chemical applications and assist with timely reports to Supervisor. Conduct appropriate timely notification prior to all applications. Ensure appropriate pre and post application signage is placed in areas visible to the public and ensure signs are picked up when re-entry is acceptable. Accurately charge appropriate work orders, maintenance agreements and maintenance projects on a timely basis.

_Safety_

+ Contribute to a safe working environment for self, direct reports, co-workers and the public. Adhere to all Federal, State, Local, and Department safety guidelines, including any concerning chemical applications or release of bio-controls. Report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisors and/or Operations Control Center. Attend and participate in safety trainings. Review and be familiar with the Outdoor Services safety manual and ensure staff comply. Follow Colorado Department of Agriculture guidelines and University of Colorado - Boulder policies. Follow pesticide storage guidelines. Advise applicators who may be assisting with chemical applications on appropriate safety measures.

_Conduct Snow Removal_

+ Perform mechanical, hand shoveling and ice abatement operations. Remove snow and conduct ice abatement for sidewalks, stairs, bus stops, curb cuts, paved trails, parking lots and ADA ramps using powered equipment or manual methods. This role is designated Essential Services and is expected to respond to perform snow removal as required based on university needs and activities.

What You Should Know

+ This position is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program .

+ This in-person position works five (5) eight-hour days per week, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, based on staffing requirements of the Department. Occasional weekend work may be required based on needs of department and/or essential services designation.

What We Can Offer

+ The annual salary for this role is $46,128.

+ If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/) , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage (https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/cu-boulder) program.

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What We Require

+ Must be a Colorado resident to apply.

+ Must have a valid Colorado driver's license.

+ Two years of increasingly responsible grounds care and maintenance, greenhouse, or plant nursery general labor work experience appropriate to the job assignment.

+ Obtain and maintain a Colorado Department of Agriculture Certified Operators License or higher with categories 207 (Ornamental Pest Control) within 12 months of hire, or possess one currently.

What You Will Need

+ The ability to work independently and in a team setting.

+ Effective communication and social skills.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.

2. Optional: 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.

4. 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 [email protected] and reference the job to which you are applying

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by **November 9, 2025** , for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (http://jobs.colorado.edu/) .

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

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Horticulturist-East-Campus/68158 (https://apptrkr.com/6672097)

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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.