Roadside Landscape & Graffiti Cleanup Tech

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County is hiring a BernCo Clean Community Maintenance Worker in Albuquerque, NM. This role performs landscape upkeep, graffiti removal, painting, and minor repairs to support beautification and safety along roadways. A high school diploma or GED is required; prior landscape and tool experience is preferred.

The position is on-site and offers a union rate after a probationary period. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring safe work practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with general landscape maintenance and painting.
• Experience operating power tools and landscaping equipment.
• Traffic Control Technician certification preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, planting, and irrigation oversight.
• Supports pruning, weeding, and general landscape care across road medians and rights‑of‑way.
• Performs basic maintenance on surfaces and applies paints or coatings as needed.
• Sets up and maintains traffic control while working along active roadways.
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment; reports unsafe equipment to supervisor.
• Documents work orders and progress with photos and routine reports.

Skills

Physical labor

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading/comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Ladders

Chippers

Sprayers

Mowers

Job description

Bernalillo County is hiring a BernCo Clean Community Maintenance Worker in Albuquerque, NM. This role performs landscape upkeep, graffiti removal, painting, and minor repairs to support beautification and safety along roadways. A high school diploma or GED is required; prior landscape and tool experience is preferred.

The position is on-site and offers a union rate after a probationary period. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring safe work practices.