Groundskeeper -Westside Campus

CHESS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CHESS seeks a campus landscaping worker to perform outdoor maintenance across CNM campuses, operating mowers, trimmers, and related equipment. You will keep walkways clear, prune shrubs, and help with seasonal cleanup to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include applying fertilizers, maintaining irrigation systems, and assisting with snow removal on snow days, under supervision. High school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience with campus landscaping is desirable.
• Knowledge of safe outdoor work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain motorized equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, and blowers.
• Perform trimming and pruning around sidewalks and beds.
• Mow, weed, and clear leaves from campus areas daily.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides per safety standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and irrigation systems.
• Assist in snow removal and winter maintenance when needed.

Skills

Mowers

Line Trimmer

Edger

Hedger

Chainsaw

Thatcher

Irrigation systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor

Skid Steer

Irrigation controls

Fertilizer application equipment

Job description

Compensation:

$15.05 - $18.41

CompensationType:

Hourly

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

Position Summary

Under immediate supervision, perform campus landscaping maintenance in a group or independently to establish a safe environment around the campus. This position works outdoors and will be exposed to seasonal changes in weather.

Perform snow removal on snow days. Clearing walkways and driveways around the campus. Establishing a safe environment for faculty, staff, and students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Knowledge of operating motorized equipment such as mowers, line trimmer, edger, hedger, chainsaw, thatcher, aerator, and leaf blower.
• Knowledge of tractor and skid steer.
• Knowledge of irrigation controls, irrigation systems, and irrigation repairs.
• Perform trimming around sidewalks, flower beds, and walkways. Trimming and pruning trees and shrubs. Clearing leaves and debris throughout the campus.
• Understand how to mix and apply fertilizer, herbicides, insecticides, and two cycle gas mix in accordance with safety standards.
• Maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Maintenance of bleachers, picnic tables, and other surfaces, to include graffiti removal around the campus.
• Participate in team projects and other related duties of a similar nature and level at all CNM campuses.
• Establishes and maintains constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, supervisors, or managers in the work unit and other departments, as well as with staff of outside entities and other individuals, as applicable to the essential duties and responsibilities
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and previous experience preferred.

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.