Grounds Keeper II

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Job No: 497899. Work Type:
Staff Full-Time.

Location:

Denver, CO. Categories:
Facilities Management & Planning.

The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

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

• Lay sod, plant new shrubs, trees, and flowers.
• Operate equipment to spray, fertilize and aerate lawn areas.
• Operate power lawn mowers and tractors for cutting grass.
• Operate trucks, tractors, and other machinery in the routine care of all grounds.
• Move equipment on university properties using trucks, hand carts, dollies, hand trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Pick up, collect, and remove litter and debris from all ground areas.
• Receive material ordered by Physical Plant when not delivered by common carrier.
• Remove snow using power equipment or shovel from parking lots, sidewalks, exterior stairs, ramps, and terraces.
• Rototill, spade, rake, weed, and fertilize flower-planting beds.
• Trim and/or prune hedges, shrubs, and trees.
• Trim grass with edger or trimmer.
• Water lawn and planted areas by hand or sprinkler systems.
• Move various equipment, supplies, and furniture manually or by truck.
• Perform minor repairs, lubricate and sharpen equipment; report complex repair needs to supervisor.
• Make minor repairs to parking lots.
• Install signs.
• Remove trees.
• Perform landscape installation.
• Drive to sites with tools and equipment.

• Ability to follow detailed but easy-to-follow procedures; daily priorities are established and monitored by Supervisor.
• Some knowledge of standardized routines and the ability to follow oral/written instructions involving multiple steps.
• Must be able to report to work early in the morning, weekends, and holidays for snow removal.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiar working with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, including WebTMA.

• High school diploma or GED 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.

• Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment.

• Outside in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles; may work at heights and near wet or humid conditions, chemicals, electrical risk, and vibration.
• Noise level is usually loud.

• Moderate to strenuous physical effort required.
• Frequent bending, crouching, sitting, standing, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Operation of semi-heavy machinery including mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, and other power-driven equipment; work from ladders/scaffolds up to 40 feet.
• Ability to work outside in all weather; lift and move objects over 100 pounds; vision requirements as specified.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only online applications will be accepted.

The hourly range is $22.34. Salary grade 05. The University of Denver offers benefits including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.  (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./497899