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State of Colorado Grounds Maintenance II (Lead) - Denver in Denver Metro, Colorado
Grounds Maintenance II (Lead) - Denver
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Grounds Maintenance II (Lead) - Denver
Salary
$21.10 - $25.33 Hourly
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IHA 06853 04/16/2024
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
AS - Facilities Management
Opening Date
04/16/2024
Closing Date
4/30/2024 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4112 South Knox Court Denver, CO 80236
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
annette.torrez@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy.
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) strives to provide the most efficient, effective and elegant services to our customers. Services are elegant when both the provider and the customer feel uplifted by their interaction.
The Division of Facilities Management - Northern Division
The Division of Facilities Management is a customer-driven support organization responsible for providing facilities management services to all CDHS agencies and offices. These services include the maintenance of buildings and grounds, custodial, capital construction (budgeting and contract management), utilities management, vehicle fleet management, building space leasing allocation, and facilities planning services. This is accomplished through a centralized statewide team that is divided into three districts and a central office. By combining our expert professional extensive facilities knowledge and strong commitment to reliable, responsive service, we enable our clients to achieve consistently high-performance facilities and long-term value. Our goal is to be an organization that meets customer expectations 100% of the time. The facilities managed by the Division of Facilities Management (DFM) include 1,400 acres of land and 349 buildings comprising 3.8 million square feet.
Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL), Department of Human Services (DHS) (1575 Sherman St.), Wheat Ridge Regional Center (WRRC to include the group homes), and Division of Youth Services (DYS) facilities (Prairie Vista, Gilliam, Lookout Mountain Campus, Marvin W. Foote, Mount View Campus, and Platte Valley.) Provides as-needed support to the Veterans Community Living Centers located in the district. Total facilities are approximately 1.9 million sq. ft. at multiple sites within the Northern Region.
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Description of Job
This position provides grounds maintenance care for all CDHS properties within the Northern District within the guidelines of all regulatory state and federal requirements and provides assistance to other area departments, i.e., demolition crew, underground services such as steam lines, electric lines, water and sewer lines by digging, shoring, insulating, backfilling and compacting.
This position exists to serve as a grounds department lead worker to plan, lead, and perform grounds maintenance to all of the northern district CDHS grounds areas. This position will also utilize grounds and landscape equipment, perform snow removal, and perform other work as necessary. This position exists to respond, troubleshoot, and correct building issues during normal working hours and any emergent situation 7/24/365. This position serves as Lead Worker.
Primary Job Duties Include:
Grounds and maintenance work:
Performs grounds maintenance work, including but not limited to, snow removal, mowing, trimming, weed control, landscaping, irrigation installation, maintenance and repair, and tuning.
Assists in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Responds to after-hours call-back for any of the facilities.
Sprinkler system troubleshooting and repair to a variety of different types of sprinkler heads, piping, time clocks, and control valves.
Sprinkler system start-up, adjustment, and winter shutdown requirements.
Digging in the soil to repair systems as required.
Replacing and repairing irrigation backflow preventers as required ensuring proper operation.
Tuning systems to optimize the performance for the area affected.
The ability to wire control valves, time clocks, and other sprinkler system-related components as required.
Spraying weeds as required.
Lead Worker
Leads and is partially accountable for the Grounds & Nursery I positions in the Northern District.
Supports and guides the Grounds & Nursery I positions.
Supports and assists in training new staff.
Contributes to the development of the team and Grounds & Nursery I positions.
This position may assign tasks, monitor progress and workflow, check the product, schedule work, and establish work standards.
The work lead provides input into supervisory decisions made at higher levels.
Time entry with Kronos, credit card purchases, reports, special requests from clients and other agencies, road repairs, pest control, special projects, record keeping of daily activities and concerns that present themselves along with many other organizational requests that present themselves to this department.
Grounds Equipment
Responsible for grounds maintenance using a variety of equipment as applicable to this assignment.
Ensuring that all equipment is in proper working order, in safe condition, and all safety guards are in place before use
Other duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time, in-person, essential position. Shift work is required. Must be available to answer after-hour calls and respond to in-person callbacks to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency
Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA non-exempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.
Callback applies when an eligible employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. If there is no release from work between the call-back hours and the regular shift, it is considered a continuation of the shift, and call-back does not apply. When a callback applies, a minimum of two (2) hours of the employee’s regular base pay is guaranteed. Eligible employees are those who are eligible for overtime, and any call-back time is counted as work time.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have at least two years of large-scale landscaping and grounds maintenance experience in environments such as parks, golf courses, schools, campuses, etc. This experience must have included irrigation installation, maintenance and repair.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience installing and maintaining irrigation systems;
Experience designing and maintaining large landscaping projects;
Experience as a lead worker or supervisor
Conditions of Employment
A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be 21 years of age.
Travel – This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties.
May be required to travel to training and meetings.
Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
Must be willing and able to answer after hour calls and respond in person to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.
Must be available for shift work. Will be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours due to inclement weather.
This position is an Essential Position. Positions that perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA non exempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.
This is a Call Back position. Call Back applies when an eligible employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift, it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply. When call back applies, a minimum of two (2) hours of the employee’s regular base pay is guaranteed. Eligible employees are those who are eligible for overtime, and any call back time is counted as work time.
Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials: Proximity to moving, mechanical parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals., Exposure to electrical shock, and or working in high exposed places.
EXPOSURE TO WEATHER - Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. Must be willing and able to work in these conditions.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and explain as to why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination, or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact annette.torrez@state.co.us (annette.torrez@state.co.us)
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
12 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support)
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Are you at least 21 years of age at the time of submitting this application?
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Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?
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This is a full-time, in-person, essential position. Shift work may be required. Must be available for and respond to call backs to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner. Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA non exempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption. Call Back applies when an eligible employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. Do you acknowledge and agree to these conditions of employment?
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Are you willing and able to work outdoors in any type of weather conditions?
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Are you willing and able to lift 50 pound items on a regular basis?
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Describe your grounds care on a large scale such as college campuses or institutional campuses. Ensure your response includes sod maintenance practices, herbicide treatment and fertilization management for all sodded areas and experience developing grounds maintenance work planning schedules
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Describe your experience with commercial irrigation sprinkler systems to include installation and maintenance.
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Describe your experience with grounds keeping related equipment and supplies i.e., lawn mowing machinery, weed eaters, chainsaws, skid steer loader, and any other tools you have used related to groundskeeping.
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Describe your experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing lawn mowing equipment and small engines.
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List all the grounds related equipment both light and heavy vehicles you have operated.
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Describe any work lead or supervisory experience you have had. Include in your response, if applicable, your style of leadership, how do you motivate co-workers, address poor performance, develop performance improvements, etc.
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Ensure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and contains all information needed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications and furthermore demonstrates all your experience as it relates to this position. Do you acknowledge this?
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Are you willing and able to meet all of the Conditions of Employment as listed in this job announcement?
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number and the years that you were employed with the State:
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This position requires you to be a resident of Colorado. Can you provide verification that you are a current resident of Colorado?
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Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application?
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