Grounds Nursery II @ UNC 3/2026

Full Job Description

Requirements

ALL RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS AND NO INFERENCES WILL BE MADE. PLEASE BE DETAILED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

The Grounds Maintenance Work Unit is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment across the university campus.

This includes the care of lawns, gardens, trees, athletic fields, walkways, and outdoor common areas.

The unit supports the university’s mission by ensuring that campus grounds enhance the student experience, promote environmental sustainability, and reflect institutional pride and professionalism.

This position has a working title of Naturalized Landscape Maintenance Technician performing a combination of specialized naturalized/native landscape care and traditional landscape maintenance in the campus environment.

This position plays a key role in maintaining naturalized areas, lawns, gardens, and campus hardscapes while also supporting turf-conversion projects, native plant establishment, and water-conservation initiatives.

The role collaborates closely with the Spray Technician, Irrigation Technician, and other team members to implement both routine and advanced, sustainable grounds practices in a safe and efficient manner.

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:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with native and drought-tolerant landscaping.
• Experience working alongside specialized staff such as spray technicians and irrigation technicians.
• Training or coursework in horticulture, landscape ecology, irrigation technology, or natural resources.
• Familiarity with irrigation scheduling, water-efficient practices, or BMPs in landscape care.
• Experience operating commercial landscape machinery.
• Associate degree or certificate in horticulture, natural resources, landscape technology, or similar fields.

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.

Additional Information

Supplemental Information

Important note: Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a Human Resource professional to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job announcement. Clearly document in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections on your application any and all specialized work experience, skills, education, and accomplishments that relate to the position duties and minimum qualifications. No inferences will be made regarding your education or experience, only what is stated and provided in your application materials will be used to evaluate your qualifications. We will offer a salary that is commensurate with the experience of the selected candidate.

Conditions for Employment: All potential University of Northern Colorado employees may be subject to successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record review, physical, and/or a drug test.

Required Notice: In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern ColoradoAnnual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

DPA/DHR Notice: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The University of Northern Colorado 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 Human Resources Office, Cindy Tomlinson, at cindy.tomlinson@unco.edu or call 970-351-2829.