Groundskeeper

Colorado Mountain College • Part-time • SB - Steamboat Springs Campus, United States of America • 6d ago

Job Description: Primary Responsibility Under the director of the Site Manager and Assistant Site Manager, this position will assist with installation and maintenance of gardens/plantings at Bear Park Permaculture Center. *This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMC’s workweek. CMC’s workweek is Saturday through Friday. Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards) Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the functions of the position. Current or previous coursework in or related to sustainability preferred. Previous experience in gardening or landscaping, permaculture concepts and practices preferred. Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: ability to lift 25 lbs. required. Excellent follow through required. Strong interest in learning the practice of food growing and applying that learning to Bear Park gardens required. Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds. Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred. The hiring pay rate is $20.01 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Position anticipated to close on April 25, 2025 or until filled. Minimum Qualifications: Essential Duties Installation and maintenance of gardens/plantings at Bear Park Permaculture Center. Implement Bear Park Permaculture Center site installations/designs. Install and repair automated drip/micro irrigation systems. Install/maintain aquaponics system. Plant/transplant trees, shrubs, and annual plants, build soil, and construct raised beds. Construct hügelkultur berms to promote water infiltration on site. Plant companion species for mutual benefit in the permaculture garden. Construct and maintain pathways. Control invasive weeds, deter animals that can damage plantings. Safely operate/use power and hand tools/equipment. Trim grass using power equipment. Perform minor servicing for site equipment and tools. Prune trees. Deploy and remove season extension protective equipment. Apply mulch. Install weed barrier fabrics. Harvest food grown on site Perform general plant/site care. Perform other related work necessary to the successful design and operation of the site. Other duties as assigned. Supervision Received Site Manager and/or Assistant Site Manager Supervisory Responsibility Position has no supervisory responsibility. Special Conditions of Employment Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required. Working Conditions This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally. CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College 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 ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, benefits@coloradomtn.edu NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Colorado Mountain College aspires to serve and elevate the economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality of its beautiful Rocky Mountain region by welcoming all learners through its doors, delivering highly relevant education and training, and serving as a trusted partner for strategic collaboration and innovation. CMC is a comprehensive, public, open-access, Dual Mission, Hispanic Serving Institution offering more than 130 academic programs ranging from bachelor’s and associate degrees, specialized certificates, and a wide range of online, non-credit and lifelong learning courses, as well as extensive concurrent enrollment opportunities. Over 12,000 students attend CMC annually, and 40% of degree-seeking students earn a certificate or degree every year. CMC courses are highly personal and many are experiential by design, each with a maximum registration of 25 students. The college welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. It is an institution that is also integrally connected to, appreciated by, and supported by those same communities. Campuses are located in Aspen, Carbondale, Breckenridge, Dillon, Steamboat Springs, downtown Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs-Spring Valley, Leadville, Rifle, the Vail Valley, and Salida. Of these locations, three are “traditional” residential—Spring Valley, Leadville, and Steamboat Springs; students in Breckenridge, Edwards, Spring Valley and Steamboat Springs have access to college-owned apartment-style housing. CMC campuses are close-knit communities, on average serving between 1,000 – 2,000 students. The majority of the college’s financial support comes from local property taxes, not tuition or state revenues. Consequently, CMC is uniquely positioned to be entrepreneurial, nimble, mission-focused, and responsive to community and workforce needs. Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. For general information about CMC, its programs, locations, students, faculty, and offerings, go to: coloradomtn.edu

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