Groundskeeper -Westside Campus

Central New Mexico Community College; New Mexico; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a campus landscaping maintenance worker to operate and maintain grounds equipment, clear snow, and ensure safe outdoor environments across CNM campuses. You will work under supervision and may perform duties independently, adapting to weather conditions throughout the year.

The role involves trimming trees and shrubs, maintaining irrigation systems, and collaborating with campus teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and previous experience preferred.
• Knowledge of operating motorized equipment such as mowers, line trimmer, edger, hedger, chainsaw.
• Knowledge of tractor and skid steer.
• Knowledge of irrigation controls, irrigation systems, and irrigation repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain motorized grounds equipment (mowers, trimmer, edger, leaf blower).
• Perform trimming around sidewalks, flower beds, and walkways; prune trees and shrubs.
• Clear leaves and debris from campus areas.
• Apply fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides in safety-conscious manner.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Maintain bleachers, tables, and graffiti removal as needed.
• Participate in team projects across CNM campuses.
• Establish cooperative relationships with staff and other departments.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowing

Irrigation systems

Equipment maintenance

Snow removal

Tree/shrub trimming

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Line Trimmer

Edger

Hedger

Chainsaw

Thatcher

Aerator

Leaf Blower

Tractor

Skid Steer

Irrigation controllers

Job description

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.

Compensation

$15.05 - $18.41

Compensation Type

Hourly

Employment Type

Regular

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.