Grounds & Irrigation Technician I

Clovis Community College; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Clovis Community College is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform water, raking, mowing, landscaping, and repair of small equipment, sprinkler, and water lines. Work under general supervision in Building and Facilities.

This role requires the ability to read landscaping and irrigation blueprints, pass a hands-on assessment, and have a valid driver’s license. Schedule is 40 hours per week, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in maintenance and repair of Rainbird, or similar, sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge on mowing/ landscaping using industrial equipment.
• Candidate must be able to pass a hands-on assessment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as lawn mowers, spreaders, aerators, bobcat, tractors, etc.
• Mow grass and edge sidewalks and around trees and shrubs.
• Keep sidewalks and parking lot free of debris and empty trash cans.
• Plant and trim trees, bushes and flowers.
• Fertilize grass, trees and shrubs.
• Assist with irrigation monitoring, inspection, installation, and repairs as needed.
• Read landscaping and irrigation blueprints.
• Replace road signs as needed.

Skills

Sprinkler systems maintenance

Mowing/landscaping hardware

Hands-on assessment

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Rain Bird sprinkler system

Job description

Clovis Community College is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform water, raking, mowing, landscaping, and repair of small equipment, sprinkler, and water lines. Work under general supervision in Building and Facilities.

This role requires the ability to read landscaping and irrigation blueprints, pass a hands-on assessment, and have a valid driver’s license. Schedule is 40 hours per week, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends.