Grounds & Nursery

Position: Grounds & Nursery I
Pay Rate:

21.12 USD

Position Summary:

This posting will only apply to current classified staff of Fort Lewis College and will close as of 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of grounds experience related to the duties of this position.

Job Description:

Job Duties

Grounds Maintenance 80%

* Provide services related to grounds and nursery maintenance. Including, but not limited to, policing grounds for trash and cleanliness, grass mowing, trimming, weeding, seeding, tree and shrub pruning, applying herbicides, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, athletic field striping and maintenance.

* Operates and maintains power tools related to grounds maintenance. This position is an essential services position and is subject to call out in response to emergencies. An essential services designated position is subject to report for work when deemed necessary.

Snow Removal 10%

* Using hand and power equipment, perform snow removal from roads, parking lots, sidewalks, steps and on and around equipment such as transformers and fire hydrants and from the roofs of College buildings.

* Operate snow removal equipment such as snow blowers and pickup trucks, tractors, and skid steers equipped with snowplows.

* Applies granular or liquid ice melt. This position is an essential services position and is subject to call out in response to emergencies. An essential services designated position is subject to report for work when deemed necessary. This includes but not limited to early morning and/or late snow removal.

Physical Plant Services & Campus Support 5%

* Provide event support to include, transport, layout, set up and take down of tables, chairs, risers, platforms, curtains, tents, canopies, floor protectors, etc.

* Collect, sort and deliver recycling materials.

* Clean and service rental vehicles.

* Move furniture and equipment.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* Assist other PPS department personnel as needed. This position is an essential services position and is subject to call out in response to emergencies. An essential services designated position is subject to report for work when deemed necessary

Training & Professional Development 5%

* Employees must review and comprehend relevant employee handbooks and policies along with completing required training, including workplace safety, compliance, emergency procedures, and job-specific skills.

* Active participation in meetings, collaboration with colleagues, and professional development aligned with institutional goals are expected.

Required Competencies

* Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets

* Reading, writing and oral comprehension

* Strong customer service skills

* Strong interpersonal skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Active listening skills

* Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands

* Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time

* Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather

* Ability to respond appropriately to supervision

* Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers

* Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service

Conditions of Employment

* A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with Fort Lewis College policy.

* A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a post offer evaluation of lifting abilities.

* This is an essential services position and required to work in case of emergencies, campus events and inclement weather.

* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

* Must possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Fort Lewis College Authorized Driver Policy throughout employment in order to drive campus vehicles,

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_s), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes,…