Grounds Maintenance Worker I

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) in Boulder, CO seeks a Regular Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of tasks maintaining UCAR/NCAR facilities infrastructure and operations. The role includes groundskeeping, snow removal, equipment operation, and after-hours on-call duties.

Under supervision, you will work on grounds, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and administrative duties, ensuring safety and timely response.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a facilities maintenance program or commercial landscaping.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's license and a driving record compliant with UCAR's liability insurance requirements.
• Skill and knowledge in commercial landscaping and/or snow removal.
• Skill and experience using hand tools, power tools, ladders, PPE, and other equipment common in facilities maintenance.
• Ability to work safely and produce craftsman-like results.
• Ability to understand and act on verbal and written instructions.
• Able to carry fifty 50 lbs. twenty 20 feet.
• Ability to work on scaffolds and personnel lifts up to forty 40 feet.
• Ability to work on-call during snow fall events and shift work as needed.
• Communicate information clearly, written or orally, to individuals or groups.
• Demonstrate UCAR safety policies, procedures, and training content.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with UCAR staff.

Responsibilities

• Outdoor maintenance: operate groundskeeping equipment, mow lawns, trim, irrigations, repairs.
• Snow removal assistance: operate equipment, on-call during snow events.
• Carpentry assistance: minor roof repairs and maintenance.
• Mechanical assistance: HVAC, cooling, plumbing maintenance duties.
• Electrical assistance: electrical system maintenance tasks.
• Administrative duties: safety training, record hours, communicate issues.

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Position Type: Regular

Visa Sponsored Job: No

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Hiring Range: 47,610.00 USD - 56,220.00 USD *Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Application Closes at 11:59 pm Mountain Time on: 2026-11-15

About The Role

Under general and direct supervision, perform and/or assist others in a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled tasks required to maintain UCAR|NCAR facilities infrastructure and operations. Commercial and semi-industrial work scope includes; groundskeeping, snow removal, equipment operations, and other duties as assigned. After hours on-call duties will apply to this position which include; snow removal duties, infrastructure emergency responder assistance, technical security infrastructure support.

The salary range for this position is $47,610 - $56,220.

Job Description

Position Requirements:

• High School Graduate
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a facilities maintenance program or commercial landscaping
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's license and a driving record compliant with UCAR's liability insurance requirements
• Skill and knowledge in commercial landscaping and/or snow removal
• Skill and experience using hand tools, power tools, ladders, personal protective equipment, and other tools and equipment common in facilities maintenance work
• Ability to work in a safe manner and produce craftsman-like results
• Demonstrated skill in understanding and acting on verbal and written instructions
• Able to carry fifty 50 lbs. twenty 20 feet
• Ability to work on scaffolds and personnel lifts up to forty 40 feet
• Ability to work on-call during snow fall events (May include shift work)
• Willingness and ability to perform shift work to respond to after-hours emergency call in, to work with other crafts and work in environments outside of normal duties as needed
• Clearly and concisely communicate information, written or orally, to individuals or groups
• Listen and respond appropriately to individuals or groups
• Demonstrate an understanding of UCAR safety policies, procedures, and training content to maintain a safe working environment
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with UCAR staff, by listening, understanding, and courteously responding to reasonable requests
• Respond to work requests promptly and attentively within designated timelines and perform work with as little disruption to the workplace as possible
• A successful candidate would have the experience, skill, and judgement to safely perform all duties described
• A successful candidate would have the experience necessary to identify facilities infrastructure issues and be able to take action or notify an appropriate trade person or management entity to resolve problems within a timely manner
• A successful candidate would have the experience necessary to identify and respond appropriately to safety issues and either mitigate or notify UCAR Safety of existing hazards

Preferred Skills:

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of Google applications

Preferred Qualifications

Outdoor Maintenance

• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment
• Train and maintain safety certification for riding and push mowers, edgers, trimmers, chainsaws, skid loaders, sweepers, etc. (Provisioned by employer)
• Mow lawns, pull weeds, water, trim hedges, cut branches, remove trees, pick up trash, etc.
• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems
• Maintain parking lots, walking paths, and landscape features - concrete and asphalt repairs, curbs, pavers, gravel beds, etc.
• Materials handling

Snow removal assistance - Under direction of the Grounds Supervisor

• Maintain availability for on-call duty during snow events requiring snow removal
  • 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift work may apply
• Operate and maintain snow removal equipment
• Train and maintain safety certification for snowplows, snow blowers, sanders, skid loaders, sweepers, etc. (Provisioned by UCAR)
• Materials handling

Carpentry Assistance - Under direction of the Carpentry Supervisor

• Occasional assist in carpentry maintenance activities as needed
• Occasional assist in minor roof repairs - patching and sealing
• Materials handling

Mechanical assistance - Under direction of the Mechanical Supervisor (No certifications required)

• Occasional assist in HVAC system maintenance as needed
• Occasional assist in cooling plant water treatment as needed
• Occasional assist in plumbing system maintenance
• Materials handling

Electrical assistance - Under direction of the Electrical Supervisor (No certifications required)

• Occasional assist in electrical system maintenance - wire pulls, trenching, digging
• Materials handling

Perform general administrative, safety, and housekeeping dut ies

• Participate in online or live attendance safety training and skills training
• Participate in equipment operator training as needed
• Record hours worked, work performed, materials used, problems found