Grounds & Nursery I

Pueblo Community College; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado, seeks a full-time Grounds Maintenance Technician to join the Physical Plant team. You will work with colleagues, staff, and the public to maintain campus facilities and grounds, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include landscaping maintenance, general grounds care, and seasonal snow removal. Hours are Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus landscapes: mow lawns, trim hedges, plant flowers and prune trees.
• Inspect and clean all campus grounds, remove litter, assist subcontractors, and ensure safe access.
• Operate snow removal equipment and apply ice melt during winter weather.

Job description

GJR-000174 11/26; Physical Plant

Northeastern Junior College, one of 13 member-colleges of the Colorado Community College System, lies in the rural northeastern Colorado town of Sterling, located 128 miles northeast of Denver. Northeastern delivers a big-school experience at a small-school price. The numbers add up: 900 full‑time students from around the world, more than 2,000 part‑time students, more than 80 programs of study, and residence halls for more than 575 students. The community of approximately 12,000 residents enjoys easy access to Denver, the Rocky Mountains and the western‑agricultural lifestyle. You will admire the friendly culture of Northeastern Junior College and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees.

Additionally, we offer:

• 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:

Anticipated work hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Flexibility in work schedule is required to meet the needs of the department.

Position Summary:

This full‑time position is located in the Physical Plant at Northeastern Junior College and on the Main Campus. Position will work with co‑workers, employees and the general public to accomplish daily tasks. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Expedite and ensure quality standards for cleaning, maintenance and beautification of campus facilities and grounds. Ensure a clean, pleasant and safe environment for students, faculty, staff and the community.

Landscaping Maintenance:

Operate a variety of manual tools and equipment to include tractors, plows, lifts, hand and riding mowers, trimmers, edgers, gator, and other grounds care equipment to maintain lawns, trees, bedded plants and flowers. Mow grass, trim, and rake; plant, transplant, spray and trim flowers, shrubs and small trees. Cut and remove limbs from dead trees. Assist with irrigation system maintenance and installation.

General Grounds Maintenance:

Inspect and clean all campus areas including parking lots, around buildings and under shrubbery. Sweep and wash all outside entryways and empty outside trash receptacles. Provide access for subcontractors as needed. Attend staff trainings and meetings. Inspect, maintain and clean grounds equipment for proper operation and safety.

Snow Removal:

Position will be on call to ensure safe access to facilities during inclement weather. Operate snow plow trucks, snow blowers, tractors and hand shovels during inclement weather events. Remove ice and snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and grounds using hand tools, shovels and small bladed vehicles. Apply ice melt and sand as needed.