<p>POSITION TITLE: Grounds & Nursery II</p> <p>COMPENSATIONRANGE: 46,128.00 - 58,753.00 USD per year</p> <p>EMPLOYMENTCLASSIFICATION: Classified</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: Grounds</p> <p>TARGET HIRE DATE: 6/1/2026</p> <p>BENEFITS: UNC's CareerHub</p> <p>To be considered for this position, please apply directly through the State of Colorado's official job portal via the COMPLETE APPLICATION link provided above (NeoGov). Applications submitted through platforms other than NeoGOV will not be reviewed.</p> <p>To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 05/17/2026.</p> <p>Grounds and Nursery II: Athletic Team Lead</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>A. Duty: Sports Field and Game Preparation 25_%</p> <p>Brief Duty Description:</p> <p>Performs and directs all activities associated with sports field maintenance and athletic event preparation. Activities include</p> <p>but are not limited to: field marking and painting, mowing, infield grading, irrigation repair operation and scheduling</p> <p>pesticide, and fertilizer applications; scheduling aerification and top dressing, installing base anchors, edging outfields,</p> <p>trash removal, bleacher staging and event prep. Line marking must be in accordance with all NCAA and relevant sport</p> <p>regulation guidelines. Performs as the primary point of contact for athletic events working with manager to identify unmet</p> <p>staffing needs and working sporting events on a solo basis or in tandem with other staff members. Weekend sporting event</p> <p>support is required</p> <p>B. Duty: Turf Maintenance 45_%</p> <p>Brief Duty Description:</p> <p>Monitors turf health and determine mowing schedules for athletic fields and grounds. Assists grounds manager in</p> <p>coordination of operations for area zone gardeners and seasonal staff. Performs work with PTO driven, front mounted</p> <p>mowers, push mowers, riding mowers, small tractors, zero turn mowers, edgers and string trimmers as needed. In</p> <p>collaboration with licensed spray technician identifies need and performs application of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides,</p> <p>and fungicides. Monitors fields for aerification and top dressing, performs and coordinates work. Performs all synthetic turf</p> <p>care activities, which include sweeping and grooming, amending fibers and crumb rubber, monitors rubber crumb layer</p> <p>depths to ensure safe playing conditions. Perform repairs due to damage to seams and fibers according to manufacturer's</p> <p>specifications. Coordinates application of antibiotic sprays as needed. Coordinates synthetic field snow removal while</p> <p>ensuring practices do not harm field and are performed in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.</p> <p>C. Duty: Snow Removal 5_%</p> <p>Brief Duty Description:</p> <p>Performs snow removal activities which include but are not limited to hand-shoveling of steps, wheelchair curb cuts,</p> <p>sidewalks; operation of snow broom-mounted mowers, tractors; truck-mounted plows and sand spreaders. Also applies</p> <p>chemical Ice-melt products with rear-mount applicators or by hand as needed to control Ice. Employees are subject to</p> <p>emergency callback. Assists grounds manager in coordination of snow removal operations for area zone gardeners and</p> <p>seasonal staff as work lead</p> <p>D. Duty: Irrigation Operation, Maintenance, Installation 10_%</p> <p>Brief Duty Description:</p> <p>Monitor watering needs, perform coverage tests and assist irrigation technician with programming/scheduling of irrigation</p> <p>controllers. Monitors performance and effectiveness of irrigation in areas of assigned zone gardeners and reports problems</p> <p>to responsible individuals, Irrigation Tech or Manager. Troubleshoots and repairs broken heads, lateral lines, and drip</p> <p>systems. Assists irrigation technician with mainline repairs, system installs and renovations. Performs repairs or</p> <p>renovations as needed in assigned zone and utilizes necessary equipment to perform repairs (backhoes, loaders,</p> <p>trenchers, etc.). Monitors event schedules for conflicts with irrigation schedules. Assists with systems winterization at</p> <p>needed</p> <p>E. Duty: Equipment Operation 10_%</p> <p>Brief Duty Description:</p> <p>Operates backhoes, skid steer loaders, fork trucks, 1-ton trucks, compressors, various tractors, with backhoe or bucketloaders and other PTO attachments (applicators/spreaders, seeders, rototillers, aerifiers, etc.) Also required to operate</p> <p>snow equipment: Broom-mounted tractors or mowers; truck-mounted plows with sand spreaders. Tree removal & pruning</p> <p>(chainsaw operation), including operation of aerial lift truck, and Vermeer Chipper. Operates various landscaping/turf</p> <p>equipment including Various Tractor front mount mowers. Operates field-marking paint sprayers. Responsible for</p> <p>preventative maintenance (fluid checks, fueling, lubrication, etc.) Must comply with all state and university traffic/parking</p> <p>regulations. Operates various gardening hand tools, power string trimmers, blowers, edgers, and rototillers. Also required</p> <p>to fill out repair tags when equipment is unsafe or inoperable. Employees must possess a valid driver's license. Must also</p> <p>comply with Federal/CDOT Motor Carrier Regulations</p> <p>F. Duty: Work Lead 5_%</p> <p>Brief Duty Description:</p> <p>Leads and coordinates assigned zone gardeners. Assists manager with planning resources allocation and quality contro</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications: Per State of Colorado Minimum Qualification</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>Benefits available includehealth, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of severaldefined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receivesick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employeesare eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spousesof UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above areeligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants willcover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may beavailable based on position.</p> <p>About UNC</p> <p>The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub, to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!</p> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC's compliance with this policy.</p> <p>ADA Accommodations</p> <p>The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.</p> <p>Background Check</p> <p>Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.</p> <p>This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.</p> <p>Clery Act</p> <p>In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.</p>