Position Information

　　Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

　　Employment CategoryTemporary

　　Is this an Hourly position?Yes

　　Work Hours/Week0-40

　　Overtime Eligible?Yes

　　Position LocationBellvue, Colorado 80512

　　Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

　　Description of Work Unit

　　Live and work in a beautiful mountain valley for the summer and/or fall season at the Mountain Campus. Be part of a small community of staff working towards a common goal.

　　Nestled in a beautiful, secluded mountain valley at an elevation of 9,000 ft. (2,743m) lies Colorado State University’s 1,600-acre Mountain Campus. As a site for student learning, conferences, workshops, meetings, and retreats, the Mountain Campus offers a unique opportunity to leave the hectic pace of urban life behind and be immersed in the natural world of the Rocky Mountains. The Mountain Campus exists to serve the Colorado State University community and the surrounding region for academic field studies, educationally focused conferences and mountain research. The campus is open from Mid-May to Mid-October. Live and work in a beautiful mountain valley for the summer and/or fall season at the Mountain Campus. Be part of a small community of staff working towards a common goal. Enjoy the mountain lifestyle – hiking, fishing, mountain biking, trail running and rock climbing.

　　Typical season: Mid-May to Mid-October (Summer: Mid-May – Mid-August, Fall: Mid-August – Mid-October)

　　Located 53 miles west of Fort Collins at 9,000 feet in a remote mountain valley

　　Free housing provided by the University in shared, on-site dormitory style housing.

　　3 meals a day provided free

　　No pets are permitted

　　No cell phone service at the Mountain Campus

　　Hiring will be based upon experience in related work situations, living experiences, and personal interest. We believe strongly in the “team” concept and the ability of applicants to work and live well with others in our remote setting. Individuals will be selected for an interview through a screening process. Job offers will be made in the spring for summer employment and Mid-July for fall employment. The Mountain Campus is hiring to fill about 30 collaborative positions to accomplish many tasks: dining service, custodial work, light maintenance, administrative support, challenge course facilitation, and more. All training is provided, but experience in any of these areas is preferred. See the full position descriptions on our website (https://mountaincampus.colostate.edu/about/employment/positions-available/) for more detail.

　　Search Contact [email protected]

　　Position Summary

　　Utility Crew

　　The Utility crew’s main responsibility is to fill in when needed for all areas of the MTC including Challenge Course, housekeeping, dining, and office. This crew’s second responsibility is ground keeping for the developed area of the Mountain Campus. This includes trails maintenance, landscaping, tree- felling, wood processing, building fence, road maintenance, moving supplies, moving furniture, painting and when needed facilities maintenance. Self-motivation, common sense, and the safe use of tools and equipment are required. The position requires moderate to heavy lifting and work is done in all weather conditions. This crew can be called on by facilities staff to assist with maintenance work orders.

　　Forest Management Crew

　　This crew is responsible for the maintenance of the 1590 acres of undeveloped land. This includes fire mitigation, forest thinning, ground clearing, tree felling and burn pile stacking. This crew will also be responsible for trails maintenance off the developed area of campus. Self-motivation, common sense, and the safe use of tools and equipment are required. The position requires moderate to heavy lifting and work is done in all weather conditions. This crew can be called on by facilities staff to assist with maintenance work orders. This crew can be used to fill in for Utility crew as needed.

　　Challenge course facilitators work with a wide variety of groups on the Challenge Course leading team building initiatives, and low and high element experiences. Strong interpersonal abilities, time management, problem-solving, attention to details and safety, sound decision-making and technical skills are essential for the position. Experience with rope systems, climbing gear, belaying, group management, and public speaking are preferred. The ability to work independently and cooperatively is critical, and previous or comparable experience is recommended. This is not a full-time position; facilitators are assigned to a “home” crew, usually Office or Utility Crew, and work on the challenge course as needed.

　　Position Minimum Qualifications

　　Ability to thrive in a collaborative working environment

　　Ability to live and thrive in remote mountain setting with limited access to urban amenities

　　Experience working in customer service

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Self-motivation

　　Common sense

　　Safe use of tools and equipment

　　Mechanical aptitude

　　General building skills

　　Ability to lift heavy objects

　　Ability to work in all weather conditions

　　Posting Details

　　Working TitleMountain Campus Utility/Grounds Maintenance

　　Posting Number202400054T

　　DepartmentMountain Campus

　　Salary Range$15.00-16.00 per hour

　　Employee Benefits

　　Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

　　For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

　　For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.

　　For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.

　　Close Date07/31/2024

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Please apply via our website:https://mountaincampus.colostate.edu/about/employment/

　　References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.

　　Background Check Policy Statement

　　Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

　　EEO Statement

　　Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

　　The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,[email protected].

　　The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected].

　　The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected].

　　Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

　　Diversity Statement

　　Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

　　Essential Job Duties

　　Job Duty CategoryGeneral maintenance and campus support

　　Duty/Responsibility

　　Remodeling small cabins

　　Painting

　　Roofing

　　Landscaping

　　Moving furniture

　　Splitting wood

　　Fence building

　　Small miscellaneous facilities and grounds maintenance duties.

　　Select crew members will also work part-time as Challenge Course Facilitators. Crew members may contribute to other work teams as necessary

　　Percentage Of Time100

　　References

　　Minimum References Required2

　　Maximum References Required2

　　Documents Needed To Apply

　　Required Documents

　　ResumeOptional Documents