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Part-Time: Grounds Maintenance (Seasonal)
Aims Community College | |
United States, Colorado, Greeley | |
5401 20th Street (Show on map) | |
September 17, 2022 | |
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Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the bottom of the Job Description. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check, and may require a MVR, and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position. Job Description: Aims Community College at a Glance:Aims Community College, locally governed, locally funded, is a debt-free and progressive community college with centralized administrative services located on the Greeley Campus, which supports three additional locations. Situated on the front range of the Colorado Rockies, and enjoying 300+ days of sunshine a year, Aims Community College is student success oriented and prepares students for success in more than 200 degree and certificate programs. You are not just a number here at Aims Community College, our wonderful Staff, Faculty, and Administration work as a team to ensure excellent service and offer the most affordable tuition in the front range. Purpose: Build a Stronger Community Vision: First Choice - The Recognized Leader in Learning and Student Success Mission: Provide knowledge and skills to advance quality of life, economic vitality, and overall success of the diverse communities we serve. 2018-2023 Strategic Directions: Empower Students to Succeed Enhance Operational Performance Enrich Northern Colorado Economic Development Job Duties: The purpose of this position is to provide maintenance and grounds support to all Aims Community College locations. The College consists of campuses located in Greeley, Ft. Lupton, Windsor and Loveland. This is a seasonal position with part-time hours generally from April through September. 1. Turf Maintenance - Mow turf, roadway medians and buffer zones with hand mowers, riding mowers and learn the tractor-mower combinations. Do prep work and installation of sod and sow seed as needed for landscape purposes. Monitor conditions, cutting heights and overall turf health. Repair, maintain, eroded areas to prevent safety hazards; maintain groomed appearance. 2. Landscape maintenance - Monitor landscape areas for weed growth and manually pull, or use chemical herbicides for removal and mitigation respectively. Assist the Grounds Horticulturist in tree, shrub and plant care. Learn to operate College trucks and trailers as needed. Assist Irrigation Specialist in irrigation projects, or operation. Mulch landscaped areas (rock, wood, etc.). Transplant trees into the landscape areas. Watering of trees, shrubs, plantings with watering tank especially in drought conditions or when newly installed. Keep irrigation ditches free from weeds and debris. 3. Small grounds and landscape equipment operation and maintenance - Operate small equipment used to groom and manicure the campus grounds (small mowers, trimmers, saws, blowers, vacuums, weed-eaters, etc.). Responsible for safety and working condition of all the small grounds and landscape equipment. 4. Landscape project work - Perform landscape demolition/renovation, haul, lift, grade, level, dig, plow, sweep, install, etc. 5. Building Maintenance - Assist Trades Specialist as needed. Upkeep of outdoor structures (benches, fences, gazebos, bridges, etc.) includes: repair, material replacement and painting as necessary. 6. Event Setup - Work with Event Coordinator and assist with special events setup, and teardown. This will include setting up tables, chairs, stages, and miscellaneous furniture for special events. Functional Attributes of Job Duty: 1. Lift and/or manipulate objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and 50-100 pounds occasionally. Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or GED 6. Ability to bend, stoop, crouch for extended periods of time; manual dexterity to safely use tools/equipment associated with repair and maintenance of grounds/buildings. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience in grounds care and maintenance, greenhouse, or plant nursery, farming, or landscaping Employment Specifications: 1. Valid Driver's License 2. Pre-employment Physical Exam Testing (a pre-employment physical ability evaluation will be required of the selected candidate.) Please Note: All required documents can be uploaded in the "my experience" section of the application under Required Documents.Minimum Payment Amount: $15.92Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than 6 months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay. Pay Rate Type: HourlyIncluded with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:
Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.
Screening/Selection: If you need assistance with this process please contact Human Resources. Please be prepared to submit the following, if required: * Cover Letter addressing qualifications relative to position requirements Diversity Statement Instructions Aims Community College recognizes and celebrates diversity within our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to equity and inclusion to improve the learning experiences of all students and the working conditions of all employees.
Faculty: Must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators () lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials. If you are a current Aims Community College Faculty and have transcripts on file, then a new official copy is not required. |