Grounds & Nursery II (Lead)

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

·      Develop and maintain the campus parking, roads and grounds. Schedule plan for sweeping, striping, crack sealing and improvements of parking lots, shrubs, trees, grass, irrigation, weed control, new project, including frequency of task and expectations.

·      Assist with the management of snow removal plan for the parking lots, parking structure and roads areas on campus.

·      Survey and apply environmental friendly methods to eliminate icy conditions from all northern exposed areas around campus. Assisting with contractors in the development and improvement of parking areas. Assist the Transportation Maintenance Supervisor with the daily supervision of all Grounds and Nursery I’s, lead and be a mentor to this unit.

·      Incident documentation, provide employee training, be a role model a team leader to the G&N I’s

·      Assist the Transportation Maintenance Supervisor with the daily supervision of all Grounds and Nursery I’s, as a work leader including assigning tasks, monitoring progress and workflow, checking tasks completion, scheduling work, and establishing work standards.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a diverse teaching and learning community that creates, discovers and applies knowledge to improve the health and well-being of Colorado and the World. The Parking and Roads Services Division will provide high quality parking lot and road maintenance services for University of Colorado staff, students, faculty, patients, and visitors of Anschutz Medical Campus and Denver Campus. The division also manages and maintains the Anschutz Medical Campus street system.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years of experience in grounds and nursery, maintenance, landscaping, or a directly related occupation.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

·      CDL.

·      Experience in working with contractors.

·      Experience working in a team leader position .

·      Equipment - experience in operating Skid-steer, loaders, or tractors

·      Experience in snow removal, i.e. operating trucks with plows and ice melt sanders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·      Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.

·      Experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse backgrounds

·      Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

·      Ability to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical and spelling errors

·      Troubleshooting and problem solving skills

·       Physical Ability

·      Computer knowledge.

·      Ability to interact with numerous groups and multiple levels of supervisors.

·      Strong commitment to safety.

·      Positive and strong can-do attitude and self-starter. 

·      Ability to repair and diagnose minor equipment failure.

How to Apply:

Application Materials Instructions:

Questions should be directed to: Kenyari Jones, [email protected]  

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 2nd , 2024

To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting:

·      A cover letter and resume that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines your qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:

·      Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number. 

·      Please address minimum qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter, as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.

·      Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

For those who meet minimum qualifications, the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following: 

·      Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the preferred qualifications listed in the posting. 

o   Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials.  Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis. 

·      Interviews based on the job requirements, preferred qualifications and competencies listed in the posting. 

o   Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral responses

o   Interviews may be over the phone, videoconference or in-person

You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The monthly salary range for this position has been established at: $3,768 - $4,371

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.