General Maintenance I

LCC Luna Community College; United States; On-site; USD 26,626 - 36,024; Full time

Job summary

LCC Luna Community College is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform grounds keeping and building maintenance across campus, ensuring safe and tidy facilities. The role supports maintenance tasks campus‑wide and requires attention to safety and quality.

The position offers a 40‑hour work week and a starting compensation of $15.06 per hour. Duties include routine maintenance, plastering, furniture repairs, and minor plumbing or carpentry work, with a focus on reliable teamwork and adherence to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use chemicals.
• Basic carpentry and plumbing experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate well.
• Safety rules knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide grounds keeping and building maintenance throughout the college.
• Perform routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster and fixing furniture.
• Carry out maintenance procedures on equipment used in grounds keeping.
• Maintain heating and cooling units such as replacing filters and cleaning coils.
• Perform minor plumbing and minor carpentry work.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Safety rules knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Job description

Compensation Starting at $15.06 per hour. Compensation Type: Non-Exempt. Employment Type: Regular. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Grade: NE02. Department: Building and Facilities, Maintenance & Utilities.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing grounds keeping and building maintenance throughout the college.

Job Functions

• Provide grounds keeping and building maintenance throughout the college.
• Perform routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster and fixing furniture.
• Carry out maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Maintain heating and cooling units such as replacing filters and cleaning coils.
• Perform minor plumbing and minor carpentry work.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use chemicals.
• Basic carpentry desired.
• Basic plumbing experience desired.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of safety rules.

Work Environment

Physical activities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, repetitive motion, and hearing are daily activities of this job. Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside; subjected to extreme cold (below 32°F) for periods of more than one hour. Also, worker is exposed to extreme heat (above 100°F) for periods of more than one hour. The worker is subject to noise and vibration. The worker is subject to hazard such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Education, Experience and Licenses

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• New Mexico Driver License is required.

EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.