General Labor I.

State of Colorado; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual and sick leave

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lamar Community College is seeking a General Labor I to support the Physical Plant. The role covers grounds and facilities maintenance, custodial tasks, and event setup, with safety and teamwork at the core.

You will perform grounds care, minor repairs, snow removal, and custodial duties, contributing to a clean, functional campus. This position requires physical fitness and a willingness to learn in a diverse college environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including hauling, lifting, moving, digging, and repetitive general maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff in a diverse college environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus roads, parking lots, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; assist with snow and ice removal; operate small machinery and tools.
• Assist Grounds Department with lawns, flower beds, and landscapes; operate push mowers and lawn tractors.
• Perform basic maintenance on small tractors and equipment; change oil and check fluids.
• Assist Custodial staff with event setup/cleanup, cleaning, and trash removal.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

GJF-000090 10/26; Physical Plant

The Lamar Community College campus is located on the southern edge of the City of Lamar on Highway 287. Its facilities are maintained on a spacious and visually inspiring 115-acre campus, bounded on the east by lush Willow Creek, a wooded area that is home to deer and a large variety of birds and other wildlife. CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 22.1% Hispanic; 6.2% Black/African American; 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native; and 60.5% White. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse pool.

Work Hours

NOTE: The work hours are Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Shift work is necessary to meet the business needs of the college. Applicants must be flexible on work hours as work schedule is subject to change to include weekends or evenings for events.

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.
• Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
• An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program

Description Of Job

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide general labor support to Physical Plant departments by assisting with the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of campus grounds, buildings, and facilities.

Roads, Parking Lots, and Sidewalk Maintenance:

Maintain campus roads, parking lots, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks by removing trash and debris, making minor repairs to cracks and potholes, assisting with snow and ice removal, and maintaining or installing campus fencing as needed. Operate small machinery and tools to complete assigned tasks.

Grounds Maintenance:

Assist the Grounds Department with maintaining lawns, flower beds, and other landscaped areas. Operate small equipment, including push mowers, lawn tractors, and gas-powered string trimmers.

Equipment Maintenance:

Perform basic preventative maintenance and cleaning on small tractors, lawn mowers, and similar equipment. Tasks may include changing oil, checking and adding hydraulic fluid, and cleaning equipment.

Custodial Support:

Assist Custodial staff with duties as assigned, including event setup and cleanup, fleet vehicle cleaning, restroom cleaning, floor maintenance, classroom and office cleaning, glass and window cleaning, trash removal, and painting.

Residency Requirement

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

D8D1XX General Labor I

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only: No specific education or experience is required. Candidates must demonstrate mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to perform physical work involving hauling, lifting, moving, digging, and repetitive general maintenance and repair tasks. Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff in a diverse college environment are essential.

Conditions of Employment:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles to transport supplies, attend meetings, etc. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check which will include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide LCC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges. An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting trash, pushing cleaning equipment, moving furniture, etc.). It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching. Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications and be able to read and comprehend written directions on labels, machinery and in manuals, etc.

Appeal Rights

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov .

Supplemental Information

This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.

Important Note To Applicants:

Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application.

Comparative Analysis Process:

Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill, oral board, written, etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants. It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application, transcripts, licensure, supplemental questionnaire, etc.). Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations:

Colorado Community College System 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 our ADAAA Coordinator, Audrey Rodriguez, [e-mail] , 719-336-1572.

Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act:

The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Audrey Rodriguez, [e-mail] , 719-336-1572.

Address Confidentiality Program:

If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.