Community Beautification & Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

Bernalillo County is hiring a BernCo Clean Community Maintenance Worker to perform landscape maintenance, painting, graffiti removal, and minor repairs across roadways and medians. The role supports beautification efforts and may assist other crews as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and prefers experience with landscaping, painting, and tool operation. A valid NM driver’s license, safety training, and certification may be required upon hire.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, chip, water, plant, and repair drip/sprinkler systems in medians and rights‑of‑way.
• Assist with pruning, weeding, and general landscape care; perform minor surface repairs.
• Set up traffic control, operate groundskeeping equipment, and paint surfaces as needed.
• Maintain tools in safe order and document work orders with photos and reports.
• Support graffiti removal and recycling activities as assigned.

Skills

General landscape maintenance

Painting experience

Power tools operation

Hand tools operation

Landscaping equipment

Traffic Control Technician cert

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bernalillo County is hiring a BernCo Clean Community Maintenance Worker to perform landscape maintenance, painting, graffiti removal, and minor repairs across roadways and medians. The role supports beautification efforts and may assist other crews as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and prefers experience with landscaping, painting, and tool operation. A valid NM driver’s license, safety training, and certification may be required upon hire.