CDOC Grounds Maintenance Supervisor CSTS I (Canon City)
State of Colorado
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Grounds and Nursery I
State of Colorado
Department of Education
Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining the outdoor areas of a school for deaf and blind students in Colorado, including mowing lawns, pruning plants, fixing irrigation systems, and clearing snow during winter to keep the campus safe and clean.
It's a hands-on role working outdoors in all weather, using tools and equipment to care for 34 acres of land and surrounding buildings.
A good fit would be someone reliable and physically fit who enjoys manual work, has experience with landscaping or groundskeeping, and can handle emergencies like storms.
Key Requirements
- Residency in the State of Colorado at the time of application
- Experience with routine grounds maintenance, including using hand tools, power equipment, and riding mowers
- Knowledge of irrigation system maintenance, repairs, programming controllers, and winterization
- Ability to perform snow and ice removal using equipment like snow blowers, skid steers, and shovels, including applying salt and sand
- Proficiency in using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders and documentation
- Capability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extended hours during emergencies
- Familiarity with troubleshooting equipment using manuals, multimeters, and blueprints
Full Job Description
Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency.
Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and wayfinding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity.
Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.
Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and wayfinding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity.
Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.
Requirements
Performs routine and preventative grounds maintenance across campus. Maintains landscapes, walkways, parking areas, and building perimeters using hand tools, power equipment, and riding equipment.
Prunes shrubs and trees, applies fertilizers and insecticides, and removes trash and debris from grounds and exterior areas. Maintains and services equipment and ensures O&M manuals are accessible.
Maintains and repairs irrigation systems, including piping, valves, sprinkler heads, and backflow preventers. Programs and adjusts automated irrigation controllers to accommodate seasonal changes. Performs and verifies winterization of irrigation systems prior to freezing conditions.
As an essential employee, reports early and works extended hours as needed to remove snow and ice from walkways, parking lots, and entryways.
Operates snow removal equipment including truck with blade, gator with blade, snow blowers, walk-behind brushes, tractor-mounted brushes, skid steer, and shovels.
Applies salt and sand to ensure safe conditions. Responds to emergency storm events and recovery operations. Works outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Decision-Making Responsibilities:
Monitor weather conditions and adjust work schedules to reduce safety risks.
Assess equipment functionality prior to inclement weather events.
Follow operating procedures and safety requirements when using tools and machinery.
Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, document completed tasks, and track materials and labor.
Typical Problems and Guidance:
Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on grounds and facilities equipment using O&M manuals.
Prioritize snow removal routes in accordance with the campus Snow Removal Priority Map.
Diagnose irrigation system issues using multimeters, system testing, campus blueprints, and O&M documentation
Qualifications
Residency Requirement: (New)
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
| D8E1XX | GROUNDS AND NURSERY I |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
One (1) year of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
Preferred Qualifications:
• Skid Steer (Bobcat) operator experience
• Boss Snow Plow operator experience
• Backflow experience/certification
• Automated irrigation system experience (Rachio or similiar)
• Arborist experience
• Experience with weed management/herbicide applications
Appeal Rights: (Updated)
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative.
This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
Additional Information
Please note that communication relative to this position will occur primarily via e-mail correspondence.How To Apply:
Submit a complete on-line application and provide/upload with application:
- A copy of current, valid State of Colorado Driver's License
- Current Resume. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete on-line application.
Important Information:
Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications may also be used as a part of the comparative analysis process to rank candidates and identify a top group for interview. Read this job announcement carefully before completing the on-line application. Applications must specifically address/support applicant qualifications as they relate to the requirements listed in 'Description of Job' and 'Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions and Conditions of Employment/Additional Requirements' sections. If applicable, official transcripts and/or other supporting documentation must be provided with the application to verify education / minimum qualifications / substitution / additional requirements (unofficial or copies of transcripts may serve as temporary verification only; applicant(s) selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts to verify education). Failure to complete the application properly and include required information and/or documents, or if applications do not demonstrate that experience and/or education are consistent with the categories listed on this announcement, may result in the applicant not being considered for this position. Also, in order to be considered for this position, complete applications must be received by the application deadline/closing date. Applicants will be notified of the results of this review.
Please refer to the CO-Jobs State Employment Opportunities website (careers.colorado.gov) for the following information:
- State Employment FAQs
- Address Confidentiality Program
- ADA Accommodations
- Residency Requirements
- Medical and Dental plans
- Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Wellness programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
- Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
- Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
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