Grounds Maintenance (Seasonal) Job at Aims Community College
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.
2. 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.
2. 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or GED
2. Must have a valid drivers license, clean MVR, and be insurable under our insurance
3. Knowledge of proper operation, maintenance and repair of equipment used in performing tasks and basic mechanical and electrical principles.
4. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
5. Lift and/or manipulate objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and 50-100 pounds occasionally.
2. Must have a valid drivers license, clean MVR, and be insurable under our insurance
3. Knowledge of proper operation, maintenance and repair of equipment used in performing tasks and basic mechanical and electrical principles.
4. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
5. Lift and/or manipulate objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and 50-100 pounds occasionally.
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:
$15.92
Employees 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:
Hourly
Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:
- Benefits are effective immediately
- 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
- 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
- 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
- Summer schedule: 4 day work week - Fridays Off
- Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
- Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
- Tuition waiver for dependents
- PERA employer (see
www.copera.orgfor comprehensive benefits)
- Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
- Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
- Free parking on all campuses
Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.
- Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
- Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
- Aims Discount program
- Free parking on all campuses
- PERA employer (see
www.copera.orgfor comprehensive benefits)
- Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
Screening/Selection:
If you need assistance with this process please contact Human Resources.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.
Please be prepared to submit the following, if required:
- Cover Letter addressing qualifications relative to position requirements
- Resume
- Diversity Statement; see below
- Teaching Philosophy (for faculty positions only)
- Copy of Transcripts for all positions. Official transcripts will be required if hired for all Full Time positions
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.
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In your diversity statement, please provide your interpretation of what it means to serve a diverse community and work in an inclusive environment.
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Please include specific examples for how your background, education, and/or professional experience have prepared you to fulfill those responsibilities in this position.
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As you consider what to put in your statement, please note Aims Community College is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, or any other protected class.
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 (
www.naces.org
) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (
www.aice-eval.org
) 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.
Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.
Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.
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