(Auraria) Grounds & Nursery II

Grounds & Nursery II

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, including but not limited to servicing waste receptacles, litter collection, lawn and turf care, landscaping upkeep, and cleaning and maintaining hardscape surfaces. This role also plays a key part in campus snow removal efforts, which may involve shoveling, salting, plowing, and brushing entryways, walkways, and roadways. The individual serves as a team leader for snow removal operations, operating snow removal equipment including training new employees, directing snow placement to appropriate areas when needed.

In addition to hands-on responsibilities, this position provides guidance, training, and oversight to Grounds and Nursery I staff, ensuring quality work and operational efficiency. Maintain required MSDS sheets and PPE inventory.

This role acts as the lead worker for a small team (24 employees), mentoring, instructing, and evaluating their performance in assigned areas. The position also contributes feedback to the Supervisor as part of the performance evaluation process.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Grounds & Nursery II to join our team. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and visually appealing campus environment. Responsibilities include general grounds upkeep, landscape care, equipment operation, and seasonal tasks such as snow removal.

Landscape & Turf Maintenance

• Carry out turf care activities such as fertilizing, aerating, seeding, top dressing, mowing, trimming, planting, rocking, and mulching.
• Repair and maintenance irrigation systems. Including controllers, valves and spray heads.
• Prune trees, shrubs, and remove weeds to maintain healthy and attractive landscaping.
• Provide leadership and training to team members in landscaping best practices.

General Grounds Maintenance

Equipment Operation

Snow Removal & Safety