Grounds Maintenance Technician II

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grounds Maintenance Worker position for the State of Nevada Office of the Military located in Carson City NV is responsible for performing a variety of landscaping and maintenance tasks such as planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, and weeding.

They operate equipment including hand and power tools, mowers, trenching devices, forklifts, hoists, and lifts, and are expected to work independently with minimal training.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience performing basic grounds maintenance work; OR six months of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license is essential.
• Must read, write, and speak English to interpret safety labels and maintain pesticide usage logs.
• Executive Order 2026-002 waives minimum qualifications for this position until 12/30/2026.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds areas clean and free of trash, fallen leaves, and snow and ice by sweeping, raking, shoveling, picking up debris, and operating light, medium and heavy equipment such as pickup trucks, dump trucks, trash compactors, and loaders.
• Prepare new landscape sites by reviewing plans with supervisor, purchasing necessary supplies, and installing sprinklers, topsoil, decorative material, and appropriate plantings according to instructions and/or landscape design plans.
• Perform periodic maintenance and make minor repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles to maximize efficiency and life span.
• Operate, repair, and install sprinkler systems and drip systems including pipes, valves, sprinklers, and timing devices to provide effective and economic watering cycles.
• Identify plant diseases, undesirable pests and noxious weeds associated with landscaping and apply corrective measures to eradicate them using hand and power tools and application of appropriate chemicals.
• Perform specialized horticulture tasks such as plant propagation, transplanting, climate control, and irrigation in a greenhouse on a university campus.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand and power tools

Mowers

Trenching devices

Forklifts

Hoists and lifts

Job description

The Grounds Maintenance Worker position for the State of Nevada Office of the Military located in Carson City NV is responsible for performing a variety of landscaping and maintenance tasks such as planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, and weeding.

They operate equipment including hand and power tools, mowers, trenching devices, forklifts, hoists, and lifts, and are expected to work independently with minimal training.