BernCo Clean Community Maintenance Worker

bernco; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a BernCo Clean Community Maintenance Worker to perform manual labor maintaining road medians, sidewalks and related infrastructure. Duties include landscaping, graffiti removal, painting, and minor repairs, with opportunities to assist other crews as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and offers a 9-month probationary hourly rate of $18.25 with a union rate of $18.62. A valid New Mexico driver’s license and safety training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with general landscape maintenance and painting.
• Experience operating power tools and landscaping equipment.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and drought-tolerant landscaping.
• Familiarity with low-voltage landscape systems, telemetry devices, and backflow preventers.
• Traffic Control Technician certification preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, chipping, watering, planting, and repairing drip and sprinkler systems in road medians, trails, and right-of-way areas.
• Supports crews with thinning and pruning of trees, shrubs, and flower beds, and assists with weeding and general landscape care.
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs on surfaces such as concrete or plaster, including hole patching and crack filling.
• Sets up and maintains proper traffic control measures when working along active roadways.
• Removes snow or ice from sidewalks and pedestrian paths as needed.
• Operates and maintains groundskeeping and graffiti removal equipment such as sprayers, power tools, vehicles, and trailers.
• Prepares surfaces for painting using techniques such as washing, scraping, sanding, or sand-blasting; mix and apply paints, enamels, stains, and protective coatings.
• Paints buildings, structures, furniture, and other surfaces using appropriate tools and techniques; performs basic sign painting with stencils.
• Maintains tools and equipment in safe working order; reports any unsafe or inoperable equipment to a supervisor.
• Maintains accurate records of work orders and project progress, including before-and-after photos and routine reports.
• Supports graffiti removal and recycling activities as assigned.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Painting

Power tools

Landscaping equipment

Irrigation systems

Telemetry devices

Backflow preventers

Traffic Control Techniciancert.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title

BernCo Clean Community Maintenance Worker

Department

Public Works - Operations & Maintenance

Location

2400 BROADWAY SE

Pay

9-month Probationary Hourly Rate of $18.25

Blue-Collar Union Hourly Rate $18.62

Close Date

October 29. 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Job Summary

The BernCo Clean Community Maintenance Worker performs a variety of manual labor tasks to maintain and clean roadway rights-of-way, medians, sidewalks, and associated infrastructure. Duties include landscaping, graffiti removal, painting, and minor surface repairs. The position supports community beautification efforts and may assist other maintenance crews as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with a variety of landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, chipping, watering, planting, and repairing drip and sprinkler systems in road medians, trails, and right-of-way areas.


• Supports crews with thinning and pruning of trees, shrubs, and flower beds, and assists with weeding and general landscape care.


• Performs basic maintenance and repairs on surfaces such as concrete or plaster, including hole patching and crack filling.


• Sets up and maintains proper traffic control measures when working along active roadways.


• Removes snow or ice from sidewalks and pedestrian paths as needed.


• Operates and maintains groundskeeping and graffiti removal equipment such as sprayers, power tools, vehicles, and trailers.


• Prepares surfaces for painting using techniques such as washing, scraping, sanding, or sand-blasting; mix and apply paints, enamels, stains, and protective coatings.


• Paints buildings, structures, furniture, and other surfaces using appropriate tools and techniques; performs basic sign painting with stencils.


• Maintains tools and equipment in safe working order; reports any unsafe or inoperable equipment to a supervisor.


• Maintains accurate records of work orders and project progress, including before-and-after photos and routine reports.


• Supports graffiti removal and recycling activities as assigned.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PREFERENCES

• Experience with general landscape maintenance and painting.


• Experience operating power tools, hand tools, and landscaping equipment.


• Experience in general maintenance work or a related field.


• Knowledge of irrigation systems and drought-resistant landscaping.


• Familiarity with low-voltage landscape systems, telemetry devices, and backflow preventers.


• Traffic Control Technician certification preferred at time of hire.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.


• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.


• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.


• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.


• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.


• Must possess Traffic Control Technician certification within twelve (12) months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Perform physically demanding work involving lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, and handling materials.


• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including snow, wind, and extreme temperatures.


• Exposure to noise, vibration, dust, fumes, and mists.


• Work on various surfaces, including uneven ground, inclines, and ladders.


• May use scaffolding and power equipment.


• Part of a team, works under supervision, and may be assigned flexible schedules.


• May work near or within active traffic zones.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Use equipment such as cameras, radios, ladders, scaffolding, power washers, sprayers, compressors, generators, chippers, weed eaters, and mowers.


• Use personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, boots, dust masks, earplugs, and respirators.


• Operate County vehicles during job duties.