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GROUNDS AND NURSERY I at LCC
State of ColoradoUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026
💰 $44,376/yr
About the role
Posting number: GJF-000090 07/26
Department: Lamar Community College
Job classification: Grounds and Nursery I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Grounds & Landscaping, Higher Education, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Summary
GJF-000090 08/26; Grounds Department
The Lamar Community College campus is located on the southern edge of the City of Lamar on Highway 287. Its facilities are maintained on a spacious and visually inspiring 115-acre campus, bounded on the east by lush Willow Creek, a wooded area that is home to deer and a large variety of birds and other wildlife.
CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 22.1% Hispanic; 6.2% Black/African American; 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native; and 60.5% White. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse pool.
EMAIL ADDRESS: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail. Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from 'cccs.edu' and info@governmentjobs.com addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.
NOTE: The work hours are Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Shift work is necessary to meet the business needs ofthe college. Applicants must be flexible on work hours as work schedule is subject to change to include weekends or evenings for events.
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and it's colleges is the statewide pathway to individual achieve mentand economic vitality. We provide an accessible, responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities, and we foster an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.
You will admire the friendly culture of our colleges and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees. Additionally, we offer:
- Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.
- Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
- An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program
Examples of duties
Position Summary: This full-time position is located on the Main Campus. Position will work with co-workers, employees and the general public to accomplish daily tasks. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Expedite and ensure quality standards for cleaning, maintenance and beautification of campus facilities and grounds. Ensure a clean, pleasant and safe environment for students, faculty, staff and the community.Landscaping Maintenance: Operate a variety of manual tools and equipment to include tractors, plows, lifts, hand and riding mowers, trimmers, edgers, gator, and other grounds care equipment to maintain lawns, trees, bedded plants and flowers. Mow grass, trim, and rake; plant, transplant, spray and trim flowers, shrubs and small trees. Cut and remove limbs from dead trees. Assist with irrigation system maintenance and installation.
General Grounds Maintenance: Inspect and clean all campus areas including parking lots, around buildings and under shrubbery. Sweep and wash all outside entryways and empty outside trash receptacles. Provide access for subcontractors as needed. Attend staff trainings and meetings. Inspect, maintain and clean grounds equipment for proper operation and safety.
Snow Removal: Position will be on call to ensure safe access to facilities during inclement weather. Operate snow plow trucks, snow blowers, tractors and hand shovels during inclement weather events. Remove ice and snow from sidewalks, parking lots,
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