Campus Grounds & Landscaping Technician

Central New Mexico Community College; New Mexico; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a campus landscaping maintenance worker to operate and maintain grounds equipment, clear snow, and ensure safe outdoor environments across CNM campuses. You will work under supervision and may perform duties independently, adapting to weather conditions throughout the year.

The role involves trimming trees and shrubs, maintaining irrigation systems, and collaborating with campus teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and previous experience preferred.
• Knowledge of operating motorized equipment such as mowers, line trimmer, edger, hedger, chainsaw.
• Knowledge of tractor and skid steer.
• Knowledge of irrigation controls, irrigation systems, and irrigation repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain motorized grounds equipment (mowers, trimmer, edger, leaf blower).
• Perform trimming around sidewalks, flower beds, and walkways; prune trees and shrubs.
• Clear leaves and debris from campus areas.
• Apply fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides in safety-conscious manner.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Maintain bleachers, tables, and graffiti removal as needed.
• Participate in team projects across CNM campuses.
• Establish cooperative relationships with staff and other departments.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowing

Irrigation systems

Equipment maintenance

Snow removal

Tree/shrub trimming

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Line Trimmer

Edger

Hedger

Chainsaw

Thatcher

Aerator

Leaf Blower

Tractor

Skid Steer

Irrigation controllers

Job description

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a campus landscaping maintenance worker to operate and maintain grounds equipment, clear snow, and ensure safe outdoor environments across CNM campuses. You will work under supervision and may perform duties independently, adapting to weather conditions throughout the year.

The role involves trimming trees and shrubs, maintaining irrigation systems, and collaborating with campus teams.