Grounds Maintenance Worker 1

Position Type:

Regular

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Hiring Range:

47,610.00 USD - 56,220.00 USD

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Application Closes at 11:59 pm Mountain Time on:

2026-11-15

About The Role

Are you a skilled craftsperson looking to make an impact supporting world-class scientific research? The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to join our Facilities Operations team. In this dynamic role, you will work under general and direct supervision to perform and assist with a wide variety of essential skilled and semi-skilled tasks that keep UCAR and NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) facilities operating safely and efficiently.

Your versatile scope of work will encompass commercial and semi-industrial maintenance, including groundskeeping, snow removal, equipment operations, as well as trade support across building systems. As a key member of our operational response team, after-hours on-call duties apply to this position—including snow removal, infrastructure emergency response support, and technical security infrastructure assistance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Groundskeeping & Outdoor Infrastructure Maintenance

• Operate, maintain, and perform safety checks on groundskeeping and heavy equipment (mowers, sweepers, skid loaders, chainsaws).
• Perform general landscaping, tree trimming, irrigation system upkeep, campus walkway/parking lot repairs, and grounds material handling.

Emergency Snow Removal & Seasonal Response

• Maintain mandatory availability for after-hours on-call duty, emergency response across all shifts, and severe weather de-icing operations.
• Operate, service, and maintain specialized snow removal machinery (snowplows, blowers, sanders, skid loaders).

Cross-Craft & Building Trades Support

• Assist carpentry staff with structural repairs, remodeling, minor roof leak patching, and furniture assembly.
• Support mechanical and electrical trade teams with routine HVAC filter changes, cooling plant water treatment, wire pulling, trenching, and trade material handling.

Operations, Safety & Administration

• Complete required safety training and maintain valid operator certifications for all assigned equipment.
• Accurately log work orders, labor hours, and materials in UCAR Facilities Operations management tools (CMMS) while maintaining safe and orderly work spaces.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Graduate;
• 2 years experience in a facilities maintenance program or commercial landscaping;
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver’s license and a driving record compliant with UCAR’s liability insurance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven skill and experience in commercial landscaping and/or snow removal operations.
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, ladders, personal protective equipment, and standard facility maintenance equipment safely and with craftsman-like results.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, follow, and execute written and verbal instructions.
• Physical capability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for 20 feet and work on scaffolds or personnel lifts up to 40 feet.
• Willingness and availability to perform shift work, on-call duties during snowfall events, emergency call-outs, and cross-craft support in outside work environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to clearly convey information, listen attentively, and respond appropriately to individuals and groups.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, including understanding and adhering to UCAR safety policies, procedures, and training content.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with UCAR staff through attentive customer service and courteous, prompt work request resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

Desired, but not required

Software Skills

• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Additional Information

Work Location Expectations:  This position is open to candidates seeking in-person opportunities. UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories. 

Application Requirements

Questionnaire, Resume/CV

Submit all required application materials by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline. Only candidates with complete applications (including questionnaires, when required) will be considered.

We recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you believe your background has prepared you for success in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Candidates selected for hire will complete background checks and/or federal screenings.

Benefits Overview

UCAR offers a comprehensive benefits package: health insurance, dental, retirement plan, leave plans, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous retirement plan - UCAR contributes of 10% of eligible pay
• Time Off Plans
  • Minimum 20 days of annual PTO
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • FAMLI Leave 
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  

Additional Information

UCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. You don’t need to include age-related information, such as birth or graduation dates, in your initial application.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on an employee. Please inform your Recruiter if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Visa Sponsorship: UCAR can sponsor H-1B status only for candidates already in the U.S. who hold H-1B status or another status that allows a change to H-1B within the country. We cannot sponsor new H-1B visas that require consular processing abroad.

Compliance and Location: All roles must comply with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements. Hybrid staff work on-site 3 days per week or equivalent, based on their flexible work arrangement. UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use: AI tools are permitted, but we strongly encourage candidates to submit primarily original work.