Seasonal Grounds Maintenance
Colorado State University Grounds Department is seeking applications for seasonal grounds maintenance work, including: irrigation, mowing, general grounds maintenance, sports field maintenance, flower bed maintenance, and snow removal.
*THIS APPLICATION IS FOR CANDIDATES WHO ARE NOT CURRENT CSU STUDENTS. CSU STUDENTS SHOULD APPLY TO THE SEASONAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE POSTING IN HANDSHAKE.*
Job Duties
General Grounds Maintenance
Include but not limited to: mowing, raking, shoveling, sweeping, edging, string trimming, preparation of soils for sod and flower planting, litter removal, sports turf maintenance, watering, chemical spraying and fertilization. Clean up of curbs, sidewalks, streets, parking lots and campus plazas is included as well as providing support for campus events.
General Equipment Maintenance
Maintenance, repair, cleaning, organizing of equipment and storage facilities. Other similar duties may be assigned.
Required Skills:
-Must have valid Driver License Must pass Criminal and Motor Vehicle Background Check-Must be dependable, prompt, honest, responsible and able to interact with the campus community.
Preferred Skills:
-Experience operating typical grounds maintenance equipment and tools: Mowers, trimmers, edgers, various hand tools.
-Experience working outside in various weather conditions.-Mechanical aptitude.
Number of Openings:
10
Start Date:
2 Feb 2026
This posting is continuous and open through 1/1/2027.
Employee Benefit information can be found on Human Resource's Website: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/.
Colorado State University may conduct background checks on all final candidates.
Salary Range:
16.22/h
Required Application Documents:
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Resume/CV