Campus Grounds & Irrigation Technician

University of New Mexico; El Cerro (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico - Valencia seeks a Turf Tech to join our facilities team to assist in the maintenance and enhancement of Valencia Campus. Situated on 150 acres in the eastern part of Los Lunas, the campus consists of 200,000 square feet of buildings.

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for keeping the property well maintained and safe for students and campus employees. We offer a robust benefits package and an on-campus work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; no previous experience required.
• Completed degree(s) above the minimum education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Five or more years' experience in facility maintenance (preferred).
• Two or more years' experience in general maintenance (preferred).
• Two or more years' custodial experience (preferred).
• At least one year experience driving tractors/pulling trailers (preferred).

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and custodial tasks.
• Workplace safety and environmental practices including proper use and maintenance of tools.
• Irrigation of landscaped areas.
• Operation of grounds equipment including mowers and small tractors.
• Collecting and disposing of litter and recycled materials.
• Snow, ice, debris removal.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Custodial experience

General maintenance

Tractor operation

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The University of New Mexico - Valencia seeks a Turf Tech to join our facilities team to assist in the maintenance and enhancement of Valencia Campus. Situated on 150 acres in the eastern part of Los Lunas, the campus consists of 200,000 square feet of buildings.

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for keeping the property well maintained and safe for students and campus employees. We offer a robust benefits package and an on-campus work environment.