Parks & Grounds Technician: Irrigation & Landscaping

City of Hobbs; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hobbs in New Mexico is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform duties across parks and open spaces, including landscaping, irrigation systems, and routine janitorial tasks.

The role involves operating a variety of equipment, maintaining turf and plant beds, applying horticultural treatments, and assisting with supplies budgeting and record-keeping, with flexibility to support other crews as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance, janitorial and/or landscaping work required.
• Must obtain NM Public Applicator License CORE and listed categories within one year from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment during daily activities in maintenance, installation, repair, troubleshooting, and design for parks and open spaces.
• Provide guidance and information to park guests/users.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all applications, installations and work completed.
• Troubleshoot irrigation problems such as locating broken or faulty underground wiring and pumps, locating valves, or pump station operation.
• Repair, replace, and install sprinkler irrigation components - heads, valves, pipes, fittings, timer/control devices, and other equipment as needed.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Public interaction

Blueprint reading

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Concrete/masonry

Painting

Job description

City of Hobbs in New Mexico is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform duties across parks and open spaces, including landscaping, irrigation systems, and routine janitorial tasks.

The role involves operating a variety of equipment, maintaining turf and plant beds, applying horticultural treatments, and assisting with supplies budgeting and record-keeping, with flexibility to support other crews as needed.