University of Denver Hiring for Yardcrew Worker/Grounds Worker I at Colorado, Denver, USA Full Time

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 the 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 immediate supervision, this position performs grounds maintenance and landscape gardening work on all property owned by the University of Denver.

Essential Functions

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

Lay sod, and plant new shrubs, trees, and flowers.

Operates equipment to spray, fertilize and aerate lawn areas.

Operates power lawnmowers and tractors for cutting grass.

Operates trucks, tractors, and other machinery in the routine care of all grounds.

Operates truck, hand cart, dolly, hand truck, forklift, and other equipment in the moving and setup of equipment on all university properties.

Picks up, collects, and removes litter and debris from all ground areas.

Picks up material ordered by Physical Plant when not delivered by common carrier.

Removes snow by power equipment or shovel from parking lots, sidewalks, exterior stairs, ramps, and terraces.

Rototills, spades, rakes, weeds, and fertilizes flower-planting beds.

Trims and/or prunes hedges, shrubs, and trees.

Trim grass by or power edger-trimmer.

Waters lawn and planted areas by hand or sprinkler systems.

Moves various equipment, supplies, and furniture manually or by use of a truck.

Performs minor repairs and lubricates and sharpens equipment. Reports complex repair needs to supervisor.

Makes minor repairs to parking lots.

Installs signs.

Removes trees.

Performs landscape installation.

Drives to sites with tools and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to follow detailed but easy-to-follow procedures.

Daily priorities are established and frequently monitored by Supervisor.

Some knowledge of standardized routines and the ability to follow oral/written instructions involving a number of steps.

Must be able to report to work early in the morning, weekends, and holidays for snow removal.

Basic computer skills. Knowledgeable working with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Familiar working with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, including WebTMA.

Required Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is required.

One year experience in grounds gardening and/or nursery work.

Valid Colorado Driver’s License and insurable by the University of Denver’s insurance carrier.

Pass a pre-employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of all types of landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment.

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 high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and /or humid conditions, toxic and caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Activities

Moderate to strenuous physical effort is required.

Worker must be able to withstand long periods of time bending, crouching, sitting, standing, reaching, and repetitive motions with the hand wrist, and elbow-shoulder.

This position requires the operation of semi-heavy machinery including mowers, chainsaws, weed-eaters, and other power-driven equipment. Duties also include working with pole saws and from ladders and scaffolds as high as 40 feet.

Workers must be able to withstand long periods of bending, crouching, sitting, standing, reaching, and repetitive motions with the hand wrist, and elbow-shoulder.

The employee must be able to work outside in all types of weather and lift, move, and carry objects in excess of 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may vary.

Application Deadline

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

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 03.

Hourly Range:

The hourly range for the position is $18.73.

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 candidates 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.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Resume

Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans 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; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; 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; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university’s complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

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