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Westfield State University

Horticulture Tech

Westfield State University, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for the campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations. Position Summary Under general supervision of the Grounds Foreman and/or Assistant Grounds Foreman, this position performs skilled or technical types of work associated with the maintenance of lawns, fertilization, irrigation, trees, shrubs, and flower beds and is expected to supervise other grounds personnel as assigned. Essential Functions In addition to following the University of Denver’s policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lay sod, plant new shrubs, trees, and flowers. Operate equipment to spray, fertilize, and aerate lawn areas. Operate power lawn mowers and tractors for cutting grass. Operate trucks, tractors, and other machinery in the routine care of all grounds. Operate truck hand cart, dolly, hand truck, forklift, and other equipment in the moving and setup of equipment on all university properties. Pick up, collect, and remove litter and debris from all ground areas. Pick up material ordered by Physical Plant when not delivered by common carrier. Remove snow by power equipment or shovel from parking lots, sidewalks, exterior stairs, ramps, and terraces. Rototill, spade, rake, weed, and fertilize flower-planting beds. Trim and/or prune hedges, shrubs, and trees. Trim grass with a power edger-trimmer. Water lawn and planted areas by hand or sprinkler systems. Move various equipment, supplies, and furniture manually or by use of a truck. Perform minor repairs, lubricate, and sharpen equipment. Report complex repair needs to supervisor. Make minor repairs to parking lots. Install signs. Remove trees. Perform landscape installation. Drive to sites with tools and equipment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to follow detailed procedures and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to respond to situations requiring immediate attention and to daily priorities that are established. Knowledge of standardized work routines and the ability to follow or give oral and/or written instructions involving multiple tasks. Ability to operate equipment such as backhoe, skid loader, dump truck, bucket truck, tractor, and snowplow. Must be able to read and interpret landscape drawings from blueprints. Must be able to report to work early in the morning, weekends, and holidays for snow removal. Must provide own transportation to and from work. Basic computer skills. Knowledgeable working with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, including WebTMA. Thorough knowledge of all types of landscaping equipment is necessary. Thorough knowledge of all types of landscaping material, plants, trees, and flowers is necessary. Required Qualifications A high school diploma or GED is required. Four years of experience in grounds horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance is required. Current State of Colorado chemical applicators license is required. Must possess one of the following: a Landscape Industry Certificate (LIC) in at least one of the 5 given categories (softscape installation, hardscape installation, turf maintenance, ornamental maintenance, irrigation), certified arborist, or Master Gardeners certificate. Valid Colorado Driver’s License and insurable by the University of Denver's insurance carrier. Pass a pre-employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs. Preferred Qualifications BA in Biology and/or Botany. Working Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic and caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Activities Moderate to strenuous physical effort required. Worker must be able to withstand long periods of time bending, crouching, sitting, standing, reaching, and repetitive motions with the hand-wrist and elbow-shoulder. The employee must be able to work outside in all types of weather and lift, move, and carry objects in excess of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Schedule The University’s administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may vary. Application Deadline Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through

jobs.du.edu

to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Salary Grade Number The salary grade for the position is 06. Hourly Rate The hourly range for the position is $25.42. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status. Benefits: The

University of Denver

offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the

University of Denver . Please include the following documents with your application: Resume Cover Letter The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental 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; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's 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 contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

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