Landscape & Graffiti Technician

Bernalillo County; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Clean Community Maintenance Worker to perform landscape maintenance, painting, and minor repairs on road medians, sidewalks, and related infrastructure. The role supports beautification efforts and may assist other crews as needed.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, pruning, patching surfaces, setting up traffic control, and operating maintenance tools and equipment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with experience in landscaping and general

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with general landscape maintenance and painting.
• Experience operating power tools, hand tools, and landscaping equipment.
• Experience in general maintenance work or a related field.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and drought-resistant landscaping.
• Familiarity with low-voltage landscape systems, telemetry devices, and backflow preventers.
• Traffic Control Technician certification preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, watering, planting, and sprinkler systems.
• Supports pruning of trees and shrubs and general landscape care.
• Performs surface repairs and patching as needed.
• Sets up and maintains traffic control along active roadways.
• Removes snow or ice from sidewalks when required.
• Operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment and vehicles.
• Prepares surfaces for painting and applies paints and coatings.
• Paints buildings and structures and performs basic sign painting.
• Maintains tools and reports unsafe equipment.
• Keeps work orders and progress photos; supports graffiti removal and recycling efforts.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Painting

Power tools operation

Hand tools operation

Landscaping equipment

Traffic control certification

Irrigation systems knowledge

Drought-resistant landscaping

Low-voltage landscape systems

Telemetry devices

Backflow preventers knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Clean Community Maintenance Worker to perform landscape maintenance, painting, and minor repairs on road medians, sidewalks, and related infrastructure. The role supports beautification efforts and may assist other crews as needed.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, pruning, patching surfaces, setting up traffic control, and operating maintenance tools and equipment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with experience in landscaping and general