Grounds and Nursery I

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual and sick leave

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is the statewide pathway to individual achievement and economic vitality. This position, within the Facilities Department, requires grounds and nursery work with a Monday–Friday schedule (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.). The role involves lifting and handling equipment and may include snow removal during adverse weather.

Residency in Colorado is required. Applicants must have one year of grounds care experience, a valid CO driver's license, and must pass a

Qualifications

• One year of grounds care/landscaping experience as the primary function of your job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license to operate company vehicles and equipment.
• Pre-employment background check including motor vehicle report (MVR) is required.
• Must be available for early hours and able to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting up to 100 lbs, climbing, stooping, kneeling, etc.).
• Residency in the State of Colorado is required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance and related tasks across campus.
• Operate grounds equipment and assist with snow removal as needed.

Skills

Grounds care

Job description

GJA-000593 09/26; Facilities Department

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is the statewide pathway to individual achievement and economic vitality. We provide an accessible, responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities, and we foster an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.

• 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.

Note: This position will work Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. but flexibility in work schedule is required to meet the needs of the department. An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting equipment, pushing grounds equipment, removing snow, 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. Also, must be able to interpret written directives, policies, guidelines and memos.

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

D8E1XX Grounds and Nursery I

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of grounds care/landscaping experience as the primary function of your job. Do not use "see resume" statements in application. Your application must be completed in detail, showing relevant experience in order to be considered. Part time experience will be prorated.

Substitutions: None.

Conditions of Employment

Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license to independently drive company vehicles and equipment around the campus, pick up parts, etc. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check to 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 CCCS Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges. Position is required to be available as early as 1:00 a.m. to perform snow removal and other duties during adverse weather conditions. An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting equipment, pushing grounds equipment, removing snow, 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.

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.

CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse applicant pool.

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, Laura DuClos, [e-mail], 720-858-2449.

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 Laura DuClos, [e-mail], 720-858-2449.

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 information regarding Colorado Community College System Security, including crime statistics for the Lowry campus and surrounding area, please see the Lowry Campus Security website at: http://www.cccs.edu/Security/crimestats.html. For a hard copy report please contact 303-595-1638.

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.