Grounds & Nursery Technician — Outdoor Maintenance & Snow

Fort Lewis College; Fort Lewis (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, seeks a Grounds Maintenance worker to provide essential grounds and nursery upkeep, snow removal, and event support. The role supports Physical Plant Services and requires one year of grounds experience.

Starting pay is $21.33 per hour, with a shift differential when applicable and eligibility for overtime with manager approval. This is an essential services position. Applicants must be able to work in inclement weather and emergencies.

Qualifications

• One year of grounds experience related to the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

• Grounds Maintenance duties (80%): policing grounds for trash, mowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation maintenance, field upkeep.
• Snow Removal duties (10%): remove snow from roads, parking lots, walkways, and around equipment; operate snow removal tools.

Skills

Grounds experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, seeks a Grounds Maintenance worker to provide essential grounds and nursery upkeep, snow removal, and event support. The role supports Physical Plant Services and requires one year of grounds experience.

Starting pay is $21.33 per hour, with a shift differential when applicable and eligibility for overtime with manager approval. This is an essential services position. Applicants must be able to work in inclement weather and emergencies.