Campus Groundskeeper & Irrigation Specialist

Colorado-Mesa-University; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, including mowing, pruning, irrigation, and pesticide applications. The role requires operating a wide range of equipment and ensuring safe, attractive outdoor spaces.

Starting pay is $21.34/hour with a 20% weekend differential. The position emphasizes manual and semi-skilled work, with potential for supervisory responsibilities and growth within CMU’s maintenance team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; valid Colorado driver’s license preferred.
• Experience with turf care, irrigation systems, pruning, and mowing is expected.
• Supervisory skills preferred; advanced certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains a variety of grounds equipment and tools.
• Maintains campus turf, irrigation, trees, shrubs, and landscapes.
• Performs seasonal lawn care, fertilizing, pesticide applications, and field maintenance.

Skills

Turf care

Irrigation system repair

Tree pruning

Flower & shrub care

Mowing

Valid Colorado driver’s license

Supervisory skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in applied horticulture or related field

Job description

Colorado Mesa University seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, including mowing, pruning, irrigation, and pesticide applications. The role requires operating a wide range of equipment and ensuring safe, attractive outdoor spaces.

Starting pay is $21.34/hour with a 20% weekend differential. The position emphasizes manual and semi-skilled work, with potential for supervisory responsibilities and growth within CMU’s maintenance team.