Grounds Maintenance Worker

Updated: about 17 hours ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 01 Jan 2025

Posting Details
Position Information


Classification Title Temporary Hourly
Employment Category Temporary
Is this an Hourly position? Yes
Work Hours/Week 15-40
Overtime Eligible? Yes
Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No
Description of Work Unit
The Outdoor Services section of Facilities Management consists of Grounds, General Services, and Heavy Equipment. Grounds work Includes irrigation, mowing, athletic field maintenance, zone maintenance, tree maintenance, pest control and reconstruction. The campus includes the Main Campus, Housing, Natural Resources Research Center, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Foothills Campus, Canvas Stadium, and Natural Areas.
Search Contact Email [email protected]
Position Summary
Colorado State University Grounds Department is seeking applications for seasonal general grounds maintenance work, including: irrigation, mowing, general grounds maintenance, sports field maintenance, flower bed maintenance, and snow removal.
Position Minimum Qualifications
Must have valid Driver License Must pass Criminal and Motor Vehicle Background Check
Must be dependable, prompt, honest, responsible and able to interact with a diverse campus community.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working outside in various weather conditions.
Mechanical aptitude.
Experience operating typical grounds maintenance equipment and tools: Mowers, trimmers, edgers, various hand tools.

Posting Details


Working Title Grounds Maintenance Worker
Posting Number 202400075T
Department Facilities Management
Salary Range $16.22/hour
Employee Benefits
Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf
Close Date 01/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Submit a resume in person at:
CSU Grounds office
202 West Lake St.
Fort Collins, CO. 80523
Or email resume to [email protected]
References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Acting Title IX Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO. 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected]
 
 
 
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836.
Diversity Statement
Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Job Duties


Job Duty Category General Grounds Maintenance
Duty/Responsibility
Include but not limited to: mowing, raking, shoveling, sweeping, edging, string trimming, preparation of soils for sod and flower planting, litter removal, sports turf maintenance, watering, chemical spraying and fertilization. Clean up of curbs, sidewalks, streets, parking lots and campus plazas is included as well as providing support for campus events.
Percentage Of Time 90%
Job Duty Category General Equipment Maintenance
Duty/Responsibility
Maintenance, repair, cleaning, organizing of equipment and storage facilities. Other similar duties may be assigned
Percentage Of Time 10%

References


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