Grounds Worker

Young World Physical Education

Aztec (NM)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Aztec Municipal School District is seeking a Grounds Worker to maintain district grounds, ensuring a safe, efficient, and exemplary environment for students and staff. The role reports to the Grounds Supervisor and requires attention to safety, equipment operation, and timely maintenance.

Starting immediately, the position involves heavy outdoor work, equipment operation, and collaboration with external contractors.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of experience
Demonstrate communication skills
Demonstrate public relations skills
Minimum age of 18 years
Ability to perform job responsibilities
Valid New Mexico Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Follow local, state, and federal law; adhere to regulations and district policy.
Diagnose problems with mechanical equipment using diagnostic equipment.
Prescribe solutions for turf, trees, and vegetation issues and pests.
Advise Grounds Supervisor on district grounds conditions after inspections.
Work with outside contractors to ensure high standards.
Operate safely tractors, forklifts, mowers, PTO equipment, and more.
Maintain attractive, safe district grounds and foster pride in maintenance.

Skills

Three years experience

Communication skills

Public relations skills

Driver's license

Ability to perform job duties

Job description

Grounds Worker

Aztec Municipal School District Maintenance Office - Aztec, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 4629805

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Grounds Worker

Job Summary:

To perform maintenance work on district grounds to ensure a safe, efficient, and exemplary environment for students and staff.

Reports to: Grounds Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of three years of experience
Demonstrate communication skills
Demonstrate public relations skills
Minimum age of 18 years
Ability to perform job responsibilities
Valid New Mexico Driver’s License

Desired Qualifications

three years of experience in ground maintenance
Specialty/Certificate training (turf management, horticulture, pesticide, and herbicide license, athletic field preparation, playground inspector certification)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Follow local, state, and federal law, adhere to the State Public Education Department Regulations, and follow Aztec School Board Policy.
Be able to effectively diagnose problems with a variety of mechanical equipment using diagnostic equipment.
Be able to effectively diagnose issues such as pests and disease with turf, trees, and other vegetation and prescribe solutions of treatment.
Advises the Grounds Supervisor on the condition of the district grounds by conducting regular inspections of those areas and reporting the results of the inspections with particular emphasis on needed repairs.
Works with outside contractors that perform work on district property to ensure that the work is completed to the highest standards
Operate safely and efficiently small and large equipment such as forklifts, tractors, backhoes, snowplows, power-take-off (PTO) equipment, etc.
Ensures that the district grounds are attractive and well-kept and fostering pride in maintaining the district grounds to the highest departmental standards.
Provides for a safe environment by removing snow, ice, leaves, fallen branches, other weather-generated debris, and trash from district grounds
Ensure that various athletic fields are properly laid out and lined for competition use per NMAA regulations.
Ensure that all athletic fields are properly maintained to reduce the safety risks of the people that use them.
Coordinate with the Grounds Supervisor to remediate and control pests or invasive vegetation
It helps to assure that the work of the Grounds Department is completed within budgetary constraints.
Follow all safety requirements, safety guidelines, and safe work practices.
Attend, participate in Safety Meetings as assigned
Develop, perform and log preventative maintenance work and inspections for district grounds, equipment, and bleachers. This would include monthly Life Safety Inspections within the district.
Perform and maintain a record of annual inspections and maintenance on district-owned equipment to ensure safe operation. This includes but is not limited to small and large gas-powered equipment, tractors, and trailers.
Complete assigned work orders on time
Perform emergency maintenance repairs as needed
Ensure all irrigation pumps, valves, metering devices, and piping are working properly to increase water conservation and reduce operational costs to the district
Assist other Department personnel as needed
Assist with preparation, set up, and tear down of sites graduation.
Meet emergencies in accordance with operating procedures
Communicate effectively and professionally with students, employers, school staff, parents, and the public
Complete required reports in a timely and professional manner
Successfully complete all training programs and all continuing education requirements in a timely and professional manner
Maintain good public relations within the school district and community
Perform a variety of grounds keeping tasks that require manual labor in the growing, transplanting, cultivating, irrigation, weeding, irrigation, and overall maintenance of yards and fields within the district
Operate and maintain tractors, riding and push lawnmowers, forklifts, weed eaters, edger’s, and backpack blowers, and snow removal equipment
Repair equipment as needed
Assist in fence repair, playground equipment, and removal of rubbish
Move equipment safely as needed
Perform such duties as asphalt patching and repair, sprinkler installation and repair, sports facility cleanup and set up, paint striping, and minor repairs
Regular cleanup of leaves, branches, and needles from the pathways and stormwater channels
Examine, report, and repair: steps, ramps, stadium bleachers, and paving for occupational safety requirements.
Prune trees, shrubbery, and small plants
Fertilize, top dress, and treat for weeds regularly
Check sprinkler systems and ensure head to head coverage
Maintain and operation irrigation pump systems within the district
Keep walkways clear of intruding foliage
Report vandalism and other damage of district property to supervisor
Keep campus and district property safe for use
Keep shop and work areas clean and safe
Handle additional duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions
Ability to work in wet, damp, dusty, pollen-filled, and windy conditions
Ability to work around congested areas
Ability to perform assigned duties under adverse weather conditions
Ability to maintain a working relationship with a variety of personalities and temperaments amount other school personnel, students, and public
Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities
Ability to be mobile in a crowd
Ability to wear protective gear as needed

Confidentiality

Due to the sensitive nature of this position and access to academic, medical, and psychological records, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be in accord with the approved AMSD salary schedule.

Evaluation

Performance of duty will be evaluated at least annually per the Aztec School Board Policy.

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes: “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently. For physical requirement details, contact Aztec Municipal Schools.

Physical Requirement Details Work Actions

Finger Dexterity

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Repetitive Motions

Hand

Right: F

Left: F

Both: F

Foot

Right: F