Grounds Maintenance

Job TitleGrounds & Nursery IJob DescriptionThe Division of Capital Assets (DCA) provides leased building space, facility management, building security and identification programs, employee parking, ceremonial flag requests and special event permits for the public, vehicle call center, short-term vehicle rentals (Motor Pool), and vehicle acquisition and lifecycle management. Grounds & Nursery I This position performs a range of tasks related to the growing and caring of trees, shrubs, lawns and landscaped areas. It involves maintaining and monitoring irrigation systems as well as trash pickup and removal. It also involves operating a variety of manual tools and cultivation or grounds equipment, which may include tractors, snowplows, lifters, aerators, and mowers. This position is considered essential. Essential employees can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:Mow, trim, edge, weed, apply weed control, plant (flowers, trees, shrubs, etc.), and prune.Must be able to identify possible problems concerning turf, trees, shrubs, plant material, and equipment.Will remove trash and debris from turf areas, parking areas, sidewalks, shrub beds and flower beds at the beginning of each day.Shovel snow from steps and sidewalks, operate tractors with brooms and snow plows, operate truck with plow and sand spreader, operate JD Gator with ice melt spreader, apply sand and ice melt by hand and chip ice when needed.Irrigation System MonitoringMaintenance of the irrigation system, monitoring and identifying irrigation problems and making repairs as necessary.Equipment Use and MaintenanceUse and maintain grounds equipment including lawn mower, lawn tractor, string trimmer, aerator, edger, hedge trimmer, rotor tiller, chain saw, pole pruner, blower vac, and many other pieces of equipment.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration. Skills-Based Hiring This position is advertised in line with the Governor's executive order focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.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 & Nursery IMinimum Qualifications: Experience Only: At least one (1) year of experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance. The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications: Previous State service related to the work assigned to the position Experience installing and repairing sprinkler irrigation systems Experience with minor preventative maintenance and repairs of grounds equipment Experience with operating grounds equipmentConditions of Employment: A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License Travel As needed throughout the Denver metro area Must be eligible for On-Call Shift Work: Must be able to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift Essential employees can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.Comparative Analysis Process The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment or other structured assessment step. 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.Supplemental InformationEmployment Philosophy: The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration 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, Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us