Assistant Foreman

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Work type:Staff Full-Time
Location:Denver, CO
Categories:Maintenance / Grounds / Skilled Trades, Facilities Management & Planning
Division: Facilities Planning & Management

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

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Grounds Foreman, assists in the management of grounds, landscape maintenance operations, and moving and special event support in the Physical Plant Department. Serves as a working supervisor who participates in all types of grounds duties and activities.

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denver’s policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the work and staff of the Grounds Services unit of the Physical Plant Department, which includes the functions of planting, cultivation, propagation, and care of turf, shrubs, flowers, and trees; mowing; watering; pruning; special installation projects; parking lot maintenance; trash and litter removal; moving furniture and special event set up support; and snow removal. Ensures that safety policies, productivity and quality standards, and rules, regulations, and other policies are followed. Ensure that staff are properly trained in the functions and on the equipment to which they are assigned.
• Performs actual ground maintenance duties individually or as part of a crew and uses such equipment as a backhoe, dump truck, bucket truck, tractor, snowplow, hand carts, dollies, and hand truck.
• Inspect all equipment on a regular basis to ensure it is clean, properly lubricated, adequately sharpened, and in safe working condition. Reports problems using established procedures. May perform minor maintenance tasks as required.
• Maintains accurate records of chemical use, soil preparation, seeding, sod, fertilization, aeration, and pesticide use; completes monthly workload and other reports as requested.
• Applies fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, etc., and assures the proper and timely completion of such activities. Maintains the health and beauty of trees and shrubs, including wrapping and staking young trees and pruning and removing trees and shrubs.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises lower classification, permanent, and temporary (seasonal) personnel as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals. =
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers for the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weights, measures, discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic and intermediate algebra.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to assess quickly a variety of data in emergency situations to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to plan, assign, and effectively supervise the work of others.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, codes (e.g., OSHA, EPA, building), and regulations in assigned areas.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety regulations, and safety precautions of the trade(s).
• Knowledge of the construction and operational principles of assigned area systems.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment required for the performance of duties.
• Ability to maintain various records, prepare reports, and order supplies using computerized and manual systems.
• Ability to prepare estimates of time and material required for projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various professional, non-professional, and skilled trades personnel.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and work a flexible schedule when workload is required.
• Knowledge of all types of landscaping grounds maintenance equipment.
• Proficient in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Ability to respond to situations requiring immediate attention and to daily priorities that are established and frequently monitored by the Supervisor.
• Ability to operate equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, bucket truck, tractor, and snowplow.
• Must be able to read and interpret landscape drawings.
• Must be able to report to work early in the morning, on weekends, and on holidays for snow removal.
• Must provide own transportation to and from work.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. and five years experience in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance position, with at least 3 years in supervisory capacity required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
• Valid Colorado driver's license and insurable by the University of Denver's insurance carrier
• Must possess a Commercial Driver's Licenses class B (CDL).
• Current State of Colorado chemical applicators license.
• Must pass a pre-placement physical exam

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Sports Turf Management

Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Activities

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle of feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee is required to lift up to 100 pounds.
• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Schedule

The University’s administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may vary.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 5, 2024.

Special Instructions

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

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 10.

Hourly Range:

The hourly range for the position is $30.00 - $35.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

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The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement .

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.