Grounds & Nursery I at ACC

Full Job Description

GJB-000367 01/26; Facilities

The faculty and staff at ACC are passionate about student success. All ACC employees participate as educators striving to create an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the surrounding community. Why Work at ACC?

• Benefits- We offer a competitive benefits package, including: health coverage, retirement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more.
• Professional Development - We provide professional development and enrichment opportunities for our staff to help them grow personally and professionally through our Center for Professional Enrichment and Human Resources department.
• Tuition Reimbursement - To help our staff develop their skills, we offer a tuition reimbursement program good for courses taken at any of the Community College System colleges.

Note: The position will work Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. but flexibility is required for extra curricular activities and adverse weather conditions.

Position will be on call for snow removal. An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs.

of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting equipment, pushing grounds equipment, removing snow, etc.).

The position also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching.

Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications and be able to read and comprehend written directions on labels, machinery and in manuals, follow directions when mixing chemicals for plant spraying, etc.

Also must be able to interpret written directives, policies, and guidelines.

EMAIL ADDRESS: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail. Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and 'cccs.edu' addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.

Requirements

Position Summary: This full-time position is located in the Facilities Department at Arapahoe Community College. 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.

Landscaping Maintenance: 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.

General Grounds Maintenance: 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.

Snow Removal: 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 hand tools, shovels and small bladed vehicles. Apply ice melt and sand as needed.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

D8E1XX

GROUNDS AND NURSERY I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

One (1) year of grounds care/landscaping experience. Successful candidate must be a team player, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written. Ability to multitask and be a self-starter.

Basic computer skills to create memos, complete timesheets and leave requests, etc. Explain your experience and qualifications in detail on the application.

Do not use "SEE RESUME" statements on the application; your application must be completed in detail documenting your experience. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.

Substitutions: NonePreferred Qualifications: Knowledge of irrigation systems. Experience operating large deck mowers.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license to independently operate campus vehicles.

Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check to include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire.

Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position.

Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide ACC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.

Position is designated essential and required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare of campus.

An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs.

of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting equipment, pushing grounds equipment, removing snow, etc.).

The position also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching.

Appeal Rights:

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

This post may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.

ACC recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse applicant pool.

Important Note To Applicants: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application.

Comparative Analysis Process: Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill, oral board, written, etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants. It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application, transcripts, licensure, supplemental questionnaire, etc.). Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations: Arapahoe Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Angela Johnson, angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu, 303.797.5715.

Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act: The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Angela Johnson, angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu, 303-797-5715.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at arapahoe.edu/legal.

Address Confidentiality Program: If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the ACC Campus Police website under “Campus Safety”:https://www.arapahoe.edu/advising-support/student-support/campus-safety For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at 303.797.5800, Campus.Police@arapahoe.edu, or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.