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Grounds & Nursery II Jobs in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA at Colorado State University
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The work unit provides landscaping services, care, renovation, repair, and maintenance to grounds at Colorado State University.
Position Summary
The position maintains the Colorado State University urban forest (trees) by pruning, trimming, removing, planting, as well as pest management for trees/shrubs.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of progressively responsible tree care and maintenance which must have included knowledge of proper pruning techniques and tree removal practices, climbing and aerial lift experience.
Ability to obtain ISA certification within 6 months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
ISA certification
Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, forestry or closely related field
Knowledge of horticulture, landscape design, or arboriculture
Experience and ability to maintain trees by pruning, trimming, removing, planting, as well as pest management for trees/shrubs
Knowledge of tree removal practices
Experience climbing and aerial lift
Ability to identify disease, insect infestation and implement remedies in accordance with IPM program
Experience with snow removal and equipment
Experience with assisting in the oversight of a tree care maintenance program
Skills in data entry using GIS applications (as related to tree inventory)
Related state service experience
Job Duty Category:
Tree Care Maintenance
Duty/Responsibility:
Assist in planning, organizing, and oversight of the tree care maintenance program. Perform tree/shrub maintenance operations including planting, pruning, and removing plant material to ensure the health and longevity of the CSU urban forest. Lead a crew of seasonal workers to safely accomplish this operation. Evaluate trees to identify the need for pruning, treatments, removal, etc. Specify and order materials needed to prune/trim plant material safely and properly.
Percentage Of Time:60%
Job Duty Category:Identify disease, insect infestation and the need for pruning or thinning of plant material. Recommends and carries out remedies to include mixing and applying herbicide/insecticide in accordance with university IPM program.
Percentage Of Time:10%
Job Duty Category:TreeEquipment Operation& Maintenance
Duty/Responsibility:Safely operate large tree maintenance equipment such as chip truck, aerial lift truck, chipper, stump grinder, toolcat, etc. Operate, maintain, and perform light repairs on small tree trimming equipment and tools.
Percentage Of Time:15%
Job Duty Category:Snow Removal
Duty/Responsibility:Performs snow removal with broom tractors, truck mounted snow plows, snow blowers and hand shoveling.
Percentage Of Time:10%
Job Duty Category:Event Support
Duty/Responsibility:Provides preparation and event support for university events and other activities on the campus as required, i.e. commencement ceremonies, graduation, athletic events, etc.
Percentage Of Time:5%
Conditions of Employment:Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical, Valid Driver’s License – Colorado, Shift Work – Position may be required to work a rotating schedu…
Title: Grounds & Nursery II
Company: Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Trades / Skilled Labor
