Groundskeeper

Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe Community College, located in Santa Fe, NM, is seeking a full-time groundskeeper to maintain campus landscaping and equipment. The role requires on-site work typical hours 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with potential after-hours during snow or ice events.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, irrigation work, debris removal, and operating landscape machinery. A valid NM driver’s license and background check are required; snow/ice removal and outdoor labor are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gardening and grounds maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of irrigation system maintenance principles.
• Ability to operate heavy and/or awkward equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collects trash and debris from parking lots, sidewalks, and other areas; empties trash cans.
• Assists in the installation and repair of irrigation systems.
• Mows grass and removes weeds.
• Maintains grounds maintenance equipment.
• Trims trees and hedges.
• Removes dead branches, prunes, and maintains trees.
• Inspects trees for damage from pests and disease.
• Operates all landscape equipment. (Training provided.)
• Moves outdoor and patio furniture as needed.
• Removes snow and ice using power snow blowers, chemical ice melters, truckmounted plows, shovels, and/or ice scrapers.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

## GroundskeeperApply: Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 29, 2026 (18 days left to apply): JR111752**Compensation:**Salary Grade: CS110 Minimum Starting Rate: $16.53 p/hr Final rate will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Instructions to Applicants: A complete application package must include the following required documents. Please upload documents to the Resume Drop Box section of your application. Incomplete application packages will not be reviewed. Resume\\* \\* Your resume must fully document your experience. For each position include job title, description of duties and responsibilities, employment start and end dates (month and year), AND hours worked per week. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications or experience.**Compensation Type:**Hourly**Employment Type:**Regular**FLSA:**Non-Exempt**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Position Summary**Maintains campus landscaping and grounds, performs minor repair to grounds equipment, and other grounds keeping tasks to maintain a safe and attractive environment. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement.**Duties & Responsibilities*** Collects trash and debris from parking lots, sidewalks, and other areas; empties trash cans.* Assists in the installation and repair of irrigation systems.* Mows grass and removes weeds.* Maintains grounds maintenance equipment.* Trims trees and hedges.* Removes dead branches, prunes, and maintains trees.* Inspects trees for damage from pests and disease.* Installs and maintains flower beds and other landscaping features.* Operates all landscape equipment. (Training provided.)* Moves outdoor and patio furniture as needed.* Removes snow and ice using power snow blowers, chemical ice melters, truckmounted plows, shovels, and/or ice scrapers.* Performs related duties as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** * Knowledge of gardening and grounds maintenance practices and procedures.* Knowledge of college policies and procedures.* Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the work.* Knowledge of the grounds maintenance principles.* Knowledge of irrigation system maintenance principles.* Skill in the operation and repair of maintenance equipment.* Skill in decision making and problem solving.* Skill in oral and written communication.* Ability to participate in appropriate training in hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal.* Ability to perform physical labor.* Ability to operate heavy and/or awkward equipment.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.**Minimum Qualifications:*** No minimum experience required. **Preferred Qualifications:*** High School diploma or GED.* Six (6) months experience relevant to the major duties of the position. **Physical Demands*** The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching.* The employee occasionally lifts heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.* Work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.* The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts.* The work requires the use or protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves.* Must be able to work flexible hours.* Must be available for early morning and/or late-night hours when snow or ice is forecasted.* Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne pathogens. **Conditions of Employment:*** Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.* Must pass a pre-employment background check. **Schedule Designation:*** This role will be required to work on-site at Santa Fe Community College.* Typically, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work after hours and/or weekends. May be required to be on-call.