Grounds & Nursery I
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POSITION TITLE: Grounds & Nursery ICOMPENSATIONRANGE: 43,068.00 - 43,068.00 USD per yearEMPLOYMENTCLASSIFICATION: ClassifiedDEPARTMENT: GroundsTARGET HIRE DATE: 11/18/2024BENEFITS: UNC's CareerHubTo ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/18/2024.Position Summary:The vision of the Landscaping and Grounds Department is to maintain a diverse and healthy landscape on the Greeley campus and to provide quality turf for athletic programs, and the campus. Our mission is characterized by providing the university community with campus aesthetics, passive recreation, safety, plant health, preservation and water conservation. Plans, coordinates, and performs in a designated work zone. Performs duties to establish and maintain the format, natural and desirable landscape features of the campus under the general expectations and established procedures identified by the Grounds Manager. These features include but are not limited to lawns, gardens, trees, irrigation systems, hardscape, sports fields, naturalized areas and other outdoor areas o the campus as well as limited off campus locations.Job Duties:Performs duties that include planting of grass (seed and sod), shrubs, trees and perennials; pruning of woody and herbaceous plant materials; seasonal maintenance of naturalized and formal landscapes; monitoring irrigation operation, and campus turf care. Includes planting and care of both perennial and annual flower beds. General landscape maintenance to include mechanical and manual weed removal, clean up of limbs, leaf, graffiti and trash removal, curb and gutter maintenance. Coordinate landscape renovation or repair projects with internal team members. Projects include installation of edging, planting beds, rock, mulch, dry stacked walls, appurtenance installation, fencing, irrigation installation. Work collaboratively with student seasonal and University Aides organizing work and guiding work efforts. Support campus events and contractors on as needed basis. Provide specific examples of regular, ongoing decisions made by this position related to the duty. Ensure general landscape maintenance and upkeep needs are identified and addressed in assigned work zone.Prioritize daily and weekly work load based on pre established priorities. Identifying resources to resolve common landscape problems.Identifying stressed plan materials and utilize resources to formulate course of actionTroubleshoot irrigation problems. Identify workloads that require assistance from other zone gardeners.Performs turf mowing activities with various commercial mowing equipment to include, push, ride on and pulled mowing equipment and trimmers. Relevant turf care activities: edging, aeration, top dressing and monitoring of plant condition. Small area chemical and fertilizer application and documentation under the oversite of licensed chemical applicator. Equipment Operation: Snow equipment, broom mounted tractors, mowers; truck mounted plows and sand spreaders. Chainsaws for small tree removal and pruning. Backpack blowers, edger's, string trimmers, bladed trimmers, rototillers, walk behind snow blowers. Aerial lift truck operation for gutter cleaning and tree pruning. Landscaping and turf equipment; riding, pull behind, manual mowers and utility equipment. Occasional heavy equipment operation to include forklift, tractor, backhoe, bucket truck, trencher and skid steer. Monitors zone watering needs, performs coverage tests and assists irrigation in assigned zone and reports large scale problems to irrigation technician or manager. Trouble shoots and repairs broken heads, lateral lines, and drip systems. Assists Irrigation technician with mainline repairs, system installs and renovations. Adjusts controllers on as needed basis for special events and activities.Performs necessary pruning, removals, planting, staking and mulching. Performs pesticide and fertilizer applications under the oversite of licensed chemical applicator. Performs winter watering, monitors irrigation performance to ensure plant vigor and survival.Performs the application of fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides commonly used in landscape maintenance and in collaboration with licensed spray technician. Utilizes hand sprayer, cyclone spreader, and utility vehicle mounted spreaders. documents all applications on a daily basis. Complies with product labels and PPE requirements. Assists sport field technician in all activities associated with sports field maintenance and game preparation activities. Maintenance, organization and upkeep of common areas, garages, vehicles equipment, outdoor/indoor storage areasand yards. Inspection and cleaning of trench drains, outdoor stairwells, window wells, roof gutters, parking lots,signage, curbs and storm drains. Assists in reporting damage of university property, reporting equipment malfunctionsto mechanic, identifying potentially hazardous conditions and completing work orders for other departments. Performstasks that require lifting and opening of steel grates for access to utility wells and vaults. Fence installation and repair.Assist other departments as needed. Participate in rotating call duty.Maintains accurate and complete records on inventory (parts and supplies) and maintenance proceedures whenneeded. Documents irrigation schedules as needed, completes pesiticide usage forms, equipment sign out forms, andcloses out work orders. Reports low inventories and equipment needs to Manager or his/her designee. Completesequipment maintenance/repair tags.Assists in locating and marking irrigation for special events. Assists in special event preparation including but notlimited to on site coordination with event host and bleacher, trash, and barricade staging.Participates in all required safety training and equipment orientation, PPE compliance, hazardous materials and otherjob related training opportunities.Minimum Qualifications:Colorado Driver's LicenseOn-call StatusPre-employment PhysicalBenefits:Benefits available includehealth, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of severaldefined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receivesick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employeesare eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spousesof UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above areeligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants willcover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may beavailable based on position.About UNC The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingThe University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability - to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC's Career Hub to learn more about UNC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. AAEO EmployerThe University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.Background CheckSatisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.Clery ActIn compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.