Grounds Maintenance Technician - Landscaping & Irrigation

Gadsden Independent School District (NM); Anthony, NM (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided by district

Job summary

Gadsden Independent School District seeks a grounds maintenance worker to keep school grounds attractive and safe. You will prune, weed, edge, plant, water, mow, and spray as assigned, and perform daily cleaning of work areas.

You will operate a range of tools and equipment, maintain records, and collaborate with district staff and the public. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read and interpret English safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs grounds and equipment to ensure safety and aesthetics.
• Reports to the work site as scheduled.
• Performs planting, pruning, watering, mowing, and spraying as assigned.
• Daily general cleaning of work areas.
• Operates and maintains hand and power tools used in grounds care.
• Develops cooperative working relationships with district staff and public.
• Keeps equipment in good working order and follows the maintenance handbook.

Skills

Safety awareness

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Shovels

Scoops

Rakes

Hoes

Picks

Sledge hammers

Axes

Saws

Job description

Gadsden Independent School District seeks a grounds maintenance worker to keep school grounds attractive and safe. You will prune, weed, edge, plant, water, mow, and spray as assigned, and perform daily cleaning of work areas.

You will operate a range of tools and equipment, maintain records, and collaborate with district staff and the public. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required.