Groundskeeper

Company: Colorado Convention Center - ASM Global
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Title: GroundskeeperDepartment: GroundsReports To: Parking ManagerSupervises: NoneFLSA Status: Hourly, Non-ExemptWhy the Colorado Convention Center is a great place to work:Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay$500 Signing Bonus after 30 days of service and an additional $500 bonus upon 90 days of service!Health, dental, vision insurance, eligible upon hire401(k) investment plan, with a discretionary employer match of up to 3%Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plansEmployer-paid and supplemental life insuranceRTD Eco Pass: As a Full-time employee the Colorado Convention Center currently offers an RTD Eco Pass.Tuition reimbursement program (salaried employees after working full time for at least one year)Employee assistance programCompensation: This position falls under the City of Denver Prevailing Wage Law. The base prevailing rate is $17.29/hr for 2023, however other rates may apply depending on job assignment within the scope of the job description.General Summary:Routine grounds installation and maintenance duties including facility exterior cleanliness, lawn and planting care, seasonal maintenance, snow and ice removal, and special projects.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:By Direction, maintenance and daily upkeep:Complete care of all landscaping, trees, shrubbery, lawns, floral, and green belt areas of the property.Cleans facility exterior hard surfaces including loading dock areas. Trash and debris removal, and snow and ice removalIrrigation systems and timing mechanismsFacility cleaning of exterior hard walls and doorsExterior furnishings, fixtures and equipmentExterior flagsMakes recommendations to Lead Groundskeeper with regards to proper and sufficient tools, supplies, and equipment to perform assigned tasksWorks in a team environment to help ensure facility successMaintains a safe working environmentOther duties as assignedQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and Experience:Three to five years experience in a grounds maintenance positionLandscaping and horticulture experience preferredSkills and Abilities:Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the methods and skill in the use of equipment, materials, and tools appropriate for grounds keeping and heavy equipment operation (i.e., hand tools, mowers, trimmers, utility vehicles, forklifts, sweepers, plows, front-end loaders, power washers, etc.)Ability to read and interpret diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and manufacturers' manualsAbility to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing including good organizational and inter-personal skillsExcellent record of dependability and reliability, requiredPerform job tasks effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities, requiredWork effectively with diverse groups of people among all levels within an organization; skill to work effectively as part of a team, requiredComputer Skills:Experience with computer-based operating systems and basic softwareCertifications, Licenses, Registrations:Must be in possession of and maintain a valid Class C Colorado Driver LicenseMust complete annual Forklift Training and any other required trainings.Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Position requires heavy lifting, climbing, carrying, stooping, crawling and equipment operation both indoors and out requires frequent walking, climbing stairs, standing on cement floors, turning, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; heavy lifting, up to 75lbs. Subject to sustained periods of time with exposure to the elements with adverse conditions. may require tools and equipment operation that could cause personal harm or injury, if improperly handled; requires irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends, evening, and holidays, determined by event schedule and/or department need; requires radio usage -- 2 way hand held.Note:Colorado Convention Center/ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal ContractorThe essential responsibilities of each position are described under the headings in the job description and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation, or other reasons. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Applicants who need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact 303-228-8000.Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.PDN-98a493f7-aced-4986-abef-de27281e99f9

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