Campus Grounds & Nursery Technician

Western Colorado University; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colorado PERA retirement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition benefits after one year of (em

Job summary

Western Colorado University is seeking a Grounds & Nursery worker for the Gunnison campus. The role supports maintenance of university grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities, including operating heavy equipment and winter maintenance.

The position emphasizes safety and reliability, with responsibilities ranging from irrigation and landscaping to event setup and site preparation for university activities.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Strong overall computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment including mowers, sweepers, tractors, backhoe, water trucks, dump trucks, and snowplows.
• Irrigates lawn and grounds; sprays herbicides, insecticides, and chemical fertilizer; repairs and maintains sprinkler system.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots and other areas; sands drives and sidewalks.
• Plants, prunes, weeds, sprays, and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Cleans parking lots, sidewalks, lawns, and athletic fields.
• Moves furniture, supplies, and equipment for campus events and staff.
• Patches asphalt and replaces concrete as necessary in sidewalks and drives.
• Sets up for football games, meets and other events.

Skills

One year of relevant experience

Strong computer literacy

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Western Colorado University is seeking a Grounds & Nursery worker for the Gunnison campus. The role supports maintenance of university grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities, including operating heavy equipment and winter maintenance.

The position emphasizes safety and reliability, with responsibilities ranging from irrigation and landscaping to event setup and site preparation for university activities.