Trinidad State Junior College
Job Description: Grounds and Nursery I

Geographic Location\Code: Trinidad (223)
Position Number: GJM-00143
Job Location: Trinidad State Junior College, Physical Plant, Trinidad, CO 81082
Class Code: D8E1TX

Salary: $1,957.00 per month Grade: D28

Release Date: August 1, 2005 Apply By: August 5, 2005

Employment Type: Full-Time, Shift Work

Information About The Job:
FAIR LABOR STANDARD ACT DESIGNATION (FLSA): The FLSA designation for this position is non-exempt, therefore would be eligible for overtime.

NOTE: The work hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.., Monday through Friday. Emergencies and special functions may require a flexible working schedule including nights and weekends. This position will be required to carry a 24-hour on call pager on a monthly rotation basis with other Physical Plant personnel. Must be willing to accept these hours in order to be considered for this position.

DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATIONAL WORK: This class describes work in the growing and marketing of trees and shrubs and the care of lawns and other landscaped areas. Work in this occupation is physical and includes plant propagation and cultivation; harvesting, delivering, pruning and transplanting plant material, trees, shrubs and flowers; and the planting and care of established lawns, ornamental landscapes, seeding beds, farm lands, and athletic fields. Work involves installing, maintaining and monitoring irrigation systems and greenhouse climate control systems. In the care of plants and landscapes, work also involves application of organic hormones, pesticides, and fertilizers for pest, weed, and disease control and to maximize growth, plant health, and production. Work involves operating a variety of manual tools and cultivation or grounds equipment, which may include tractors, plows, lifters, cultivators, and mowers.

DUTIES: This full time position provides grounds and nursery support to Physical Plant at Trinidad State Junior College. This position maintains vehicles in the motor pool by fueling, checking oil, interior and exterior cleaning and washing. Maintenance and care of grounds on campus which consist of mowing, trimming, raking of lawns, picks up trash, upkeeps and repairs of sprinkling system; trimming trees and shrubs; laying sod and planting flowers. Maintains sidewalks and stairs by removing snow with snow shovel and bladed vehicle, putting ice melt on icy walks and stairs, putting sand on streets and parking lots. Installs and repairs fences, fills pot holes in streets and parking lots; paints curbing for fire lanes, no parking, and handicap parking areas. Performs work from work orders such as moving furniture, setting up tables for meeting and other school functions; delivery of heavy boxes to different buildings and any other work as assigned. Assists other trades position on campus as needed. Delivers mail to post office, runs errands related to job duties as needed. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of grounds care and maintenance, greenhouse, or plant nursery general labor work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado Driver's License. This position requires the individual to exert or lift in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly. It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching. You must be able to perform this level of physical exertion in order to be considered for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience with groundskeeping related equipment and supplies is preferred. Equipment includes lawn mowing machinery, weed eaters, chainsaws, skidsteer loader, and other tools needed by this position. Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair lawn mowing equipment and small engines.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and/or attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application, transcripts, licensure, disqualification and appeal rights form, etc.). No additional time will be allowed for submission of additional information. Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position. Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resource Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum requirements. If your application is rejected, you may contact our office at the number on the reject letter within five days of receipt to discuss the rejection. If there are questions related to your qualifications, your application will be given a second review. If you still do not agree with our decision regarding your qualifications, you have the right to have your application rejection reviewed by the State Personnel Director. Your request for a Director's review must be received in the State Personnel Board's office within ten days from your receipt of the reject letter. To request this review, you must include: 1) Job title; 2) Agency involved; 3) Name of the agency representative spoken to during informal resolution attempts; 4) Date(s) of the conversation; 5) specific issue; and 6) reason(s) it is believed the decision was arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to rule or law. This request for review should be directed to: State Personnel Board and Director, Attention: Appeals Processing, 633 17th Street, Suite 1320, Denver, CO 80202-3660.

How To Apply:

Applicants interested in applying for this position must submit a State of Colorado Demographic Information Form and a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy available at any CCCS Community/Junior College, local Workforce Center, or the following web address: http://www.gssa.state.co.us/announce/Job+Announcements.nsf/$about?OpenAbout. NO OTHER APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS ANNOUNCED POSITION. You must also submit the Disqualification and Appeals Form that is attached to this announcement with your application to:

HAND DELIVER TO: TRINIDAD WORKFORCE CENTER
140 N. COMMERCIAL
TRINIDAD, CO 81082

OR MAIL TO: COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
SOUTHERN BRANCH OFFICE
5675 SOUTH ACADEMY BLVD., CAMPUS BOX C4
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906

OR FAX TO: (719) 540-7563 or (719) 540-7060

If you have any questions regarding this job announcement, please contact Kathy Ruiz at (719) 540-7558. Faxed applications will be accepted. However, all application documentation and supporting documents must be submitted with the faxed application.

Your application must be received in our office 4 P.M. on August 5, 2005, in order to be considered for this position. Postmarks will not be accepted.