SEASONAL GROUNDSKEEPER, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING

Seasonal Groundskeeper, Facilities Management and Planning Apply now Job no: 497089 Work type: Staff Part-Time Location: Denver, CO Categories: Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance / Grounds / Skilled Trades Division: Facilities Planning & Management Under immediate supervision, this position performs grounds maintenance and landscape gardening work on all property owned by the University of Denver. This posting will serve for multiple openings. This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. Essential Functions Lay sod, plant new shrubs, trees, and flowers. Operates truck, hand cart, dolly, hand truck and other equipment in the moving and setup of equipment on all university properties. Picks up, collects, removes litter and debris from all ground areas. Rototills, spades, rakes, weed, and fertilizes flower-planting beds. Trims and/or prunes hedges, shrubs, and trees. Waters lawn and planted areas by hand or sprinkler systems. Moves various equipment, supplies, and furniture manually or by use of a truck. Reports complex repair needs to supervisor. Makes minor repairs to parking lots. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Reasoning Ability: Detailed, but easy to follow procedures. Daily priorities are established and frequently monitored by supervisor. Employee responds to situations requiring immediate attention. Required Qualifications Must pass a pre-placement Physical. Please note, some positions require driving. In those cases, a valid driver’s license is required. Preferred Qualifications A high school diploma or GED. One year experience in grounds gardening and/or nursery. Work Schedule Work schedule will vary. Hourly Rate The hourly rate for this position is $18.81. The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination Statement. All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check, and may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). #J-18808-Ljbffr The University Of Denver