Grounds & Nursery

Northeastern Junior College, one of 13 member‑colleges of the Colorado Community College System, lies in the rural northeastern Colorado town of Sterling, located 128 miles northeast of Denver. Northeastern delivers a big‑school experience at a small‑school price. The numbers add up: 900 full‑time students from around the world, more than 2,000 part‑time students, more than 80 programs of study, and residence halls for more than 575 students.

The community of approximately 12,000 residents enjoys easy access to Denver, the Rocky Mountains and the western‑agricultural lifestyle. You will admire the friendly culture of Northeastern Junior College and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees.

• 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.

Anticipated work hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Flexibility in work schedule is required to meet the needs of the department.

This full‑time position is located in the Physical Plant at Northeastern Junior College and on the Main Campus. Position will work with co‑workers, employees and the general public to accomplish daily tasks. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Expedite and ensure quality standards for cleaning, maintenance and beautification of campus facilities and grounds. Ensure a clean, pleasant and safe environment for students, faculty, staff and the community.

Operate a variety of manual tools and equipment to include tractors, plows, lifts, hand and riding mowers, trimmers, edgers, gator, and other grounds care equipment to maintain lawns, trees, bedded plants and flowers. Mow grass, trim, and rake; plant, transplant, spray and trim flowers, shrubs and small trees. Cut and remove limbs from dead trees. Assist with irrigation system maintenance and installation.

Inspect and clean all campus areas including parking lots, around buildings and under shrubbery. Sweep and wash all outside entryways and empty outside trash receptacles. Provide access for subcontractors as needed. Attend staff trainings and meetings. Inspect, maintain and clean grounds equipment for proper operation and safety.

Position will be on call to ensure safe access to facilities during inclement weather. Operate snow plow trucks, snow blowers, tractors and hand shovels during inclement weather events. Remove ice and snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and grounds using h and tools, shovels and small bladed vehicles. Apply ice melt and sand as needed.

Residents and non‑residents of Colorado may apply and be hired into this position as the work will be performed primarily at a location that is within 30 miles of the state border.

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Grounds and Nursery I

One (1) year of grounds care/landscaping experience as the primary function of your job. Do not use 'see resume' statements in application. Your application must be completed in detail, showing relevant experience in order to be considered. Part time experience will be prorated.

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Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to independently drive company vehicles and equipment around the campus,…