Groundskeeper

Eastern New Mexico University; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform a range of grounds maintenance tasks, including lawn care, shrub and tree maintenance, and debris removal. The role may require evening, weekend, and emergency coverage.

Under supervision, you will maintain lawns, beds, and sprinkler systems, operate common groundskeeping tools, and assist with moves and event setups. A high school diploma or GED and a valid license are required, with NSC Defensive Driving training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course (employer paid).
• Must pass a background check and be willing to obtain a pre-employment physical (employer paid).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cares for trees and shrubs, including trimming and watering.
• Maintains lawns by mowing, gardening, weeding, edging, trimming, cleaning, raking, and fertilizing.
• Maintains flower beds, including watering, pruning, and applying chemicals.
• Picks up and transports refuse, brush, and other unwanted materials to designated dump sites.
• Cleans parking lots and fills potholes with blacktop.
• Removes snow and ice from walkways and outdoor areas.
• Cleans debris from roofs.
• Performs minor cleaning and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment, including checking oil, lubrication, cleaning, and inspecting safety features.
• Assists with moves and event set-ups as needed.
• Responds to emergencies during evenings, nights, and weekends.

Skills

Planting and lawn care

Communication

Hand tools operation

Sprinkler systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawnmowers

Weed eaters

Shears

Shovels

Spades

Job description

Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Note: Work schedule may vary, weekends may be required.

Position Summary: Under direct supervision, the Groundskeeper performs duties in grounds maintenance. This position reports to the Grounds Foreman.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cares for trees and shrubs, including trimming and watering.
• Maintains lawns by mowing, gardening, weeding, edging, trimming, cleaning, raking, and fertilizing.
• Maintains flower beds, including watering, pruning, and applying chemicals.
• Picks up and transports refuse, brush, and other unwanted materials to designated dump sites.
• Cleans parking lots and fills potholes with blacktop.
• Removes snow and ice from walkways and outdoor areas.
• Clean debris from roofs.
• Performs minor cleaning and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment, including checking oil, lubrication, cleaning, and inspecting safety features.
• Assists with moves and event set-ups as needed.
• Responds to emergencies during evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess or complete the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course (paid for by the employer).
• Must pass a background check and be willing to obtain a pre-employment physical (paid for by the employer).

Preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of planting and the care of trees, shrubs, and grass.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and equipment commonly used in groundskeeping, such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, shears, shovels, and spades.
• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkler systems.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and communicate verbally.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, as well as moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Information

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX/IPRA.

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at [phone].

New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General.

Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [e-mail], [phone], or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130.

Requests for records should be sent to Teresa Casarez at [e-mail].

For any other inquiries please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.