Grounds Keeper II

Inside Higher Ed; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,389 - 36,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A prestigious university in Denver is hiring a Grounds Keeper II to perform grounds maintenance and landscape gardening. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining the grounds, and ensuring a clean environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $22.34 along with benefits such as medical, dental, and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• One year experience in grounds gardening and/or nursery work.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License required.
• Ability to lift 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance and landscape gardening work.
• Operate machinery for cutting grass and maintaining grounds.
• Pick up and remove litter and debris from ground areas.

Skills

Ability to follow detailed procedures

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power lawn mowers

Chainsaws

Weed eaters

Job description

Overview

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Job No: 497899. Work Type: Staff Full-Time. Location: Denver, CO. Categories: Facilities Management & Planning.

The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

Position Summary

Under immediate supervision, this position performs grounds maintenance and landscape gardening work on all property owned by the University of Denver.

Essential Functions

• Lay sod, plant new shrubs, trees, and flowers.
• Operate equipment to spray, fertilize and aerate lawn areas.
• Operate power lawn mowers and tractors for cutting grass.
• Operate trucks, tractors, and other machinery in the routine care of all grounds.
• Move equipment on university properties using trucks, hand carts, dollies, hand trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Pick up, collect, and remove litter and debris from all ground areas.
• Receive material ordered by Physical Plant when not delivered by common carrier.
• Remove snow using power equipment or shovel from parking lots, sidewalks, exterior stairs, ramps, and terraces.
• Rototill, spade, rake, weed, and fertilize flower-planting beds.
• Trim and/or prune hedges, shrubs, and trees.
• Trim grass with edger or trimmer.
• Water lawn and planted areas by hand or sprinkler systems.
• Move various equipment, supplies, and furniture manually or by truck.
• Perform minor repairs, lubricate and sharpen equipment; report complex repair needs to supervisor.
• Make minor repairs to parking lots.
• Install signs.
• Remove trees.
• Perform landscape installation.
• Drive to sites with tools and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow detailed but easy-to-follow procedures; daily priorities are established and monitored by Supervisor.
• Some knowledge of standardized routines and the ability to follow oral/written instructions involving multiple steps.
• Must be able to report to work early in the morning, weekends, and holidays for snow removal.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiar working with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, including WebTMA.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year experience in grounds gardening and/or nursery work.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and insurable by the University of Denver's insurance carrier.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam and lift 100 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment.

Working Environment

• Outside in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles; may work at heights and near wet or humid conditions, chemicals, electrical risk, and vibration.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Physical Activities

• Moderate to strenuous physical effort required.
• Frequent bending, crouching, sitting, standing, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Operation of semi-heavy machinery including mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, and other power-driven equipment; work from ladders/scaffolds up to 40 feet.
• Ability to work outside in all weather; lift and move objects over 100 pounds; vision requirements as specified.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only online applications will be accepted.

Salary and Benefits

The hourly range is $22.34. Salary grade 05. The University of Denver offers benefits including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.

Non-Discrimination

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination Statement.

Additional

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. To apply, visit https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/497899