Grounds & Nursery II

GJJ-000532 09/26;
Facilities and Operations

Pikes Peak State College is located at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado. PPSC offers broad programs in transfer, occupational, and preparatory subjects emphasizing student and community needs. Colorado Springs is a great city to both work and live. This position is located at the Pikes Peak State College Centennial Campus.

CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 22.1% Hispanic; 6.2% Black/African American; 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native; and 60.5% White. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse pool.

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and it’s colleges is the statewide pathway to individual achievement and economic vitality. We provide an accessible, responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities, and we foster an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.

You will admire the friendly culture of our colleges and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees. Additionally, we offer:

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.
• Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
• An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.

NOTE:

This full-time position will typically work Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the department. This position is required to travel between all PPSC campuses.

EMAIL ADDRESS:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail. Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from 'cccs.edu' and  addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.

This full-time position provides general support to the work unit by performing a variety of tasks to maintain the appearance, condition, and safety of college grounds, facilities, and equipment. Primary duties include:

Performs skilled grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, weeding, fertilizing, landscaping, cleanup, herbicide and pesticide application, snow and ice removal, and minor repairs to walkways, roads, and parking lots.

Installs, inspects, programs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs commercial irrigation systems. Adjusts controllers based on weather, soil, and plant needs; repairs leaks, lines, valves, and sprinkler components; and recommends improvements for water efficiency and coverage.

Coordinates daily Grounds activities, assigns work orders, assists with the snow call matrix, trains and supports Grounds/Nursery I staff, promotes safe work practices, and monitors the quality and quantity of work performed.

Operates, maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on grounds and motor pool equipment. Reports repair needs and maintains tools, equipment, supplies, and storage areas in a safe and organized condition.

Assists other Facilities work units with service requests and projects to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable learning environment for students and staff.

Records work hours and leave, maintains electronic records, and monitors email and the School Dude work order system. Communicates with customers, updates work status, and provides anticipated completion time frames.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

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Grounds & Nursery II

Two (2) years of grounds care and maintenance experience appropriate to the job assignment described above, including experience with grounds equipment, irrigation systems, and serving as a work leader. Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication, teamwork,…