Substitute Facilities Posting 290

Los Alamos Public Schools; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Los Alamos seeks a full-time substitute maintenance worker. This role involves performing various maintenance tasks on school grounds, including equipment operation and repairs. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and at least one year of grounds maintenance experience. The hourly rate is $18.50, with no benefits included for this position. Interested individuals can contact the Facilities department for more information.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in grounds keeping or a related area.
• Knowledge of herbicides and pesticides application methods.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties on school grounds and facilities.
• Assist in repairing irrigation and landscaping systems.
• Follow safety protocols for grounds maintenance.

Skills

Grounds maintenance operations

Mechanical equipment operations

Small engine repair

Communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Power tools

Job description

Substitute Facilities Posting 290

Los Alamos Public Schools Facilities - Los Alamos, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4809061

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision to assist in and/or perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work in the construction, repair and maintenance of facilities and structures including buildings, parking areas, indoor and outdoor playground facilities, landscaped areas and grounds, and other school properties; to operate maintenance machinery, equipment and tools; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to an assigned area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

• Perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties and operate equipment in the maintenance of school grounds, sports fields and other landscaped areas.
• Assist in maintaining and repair of irrigation sprinklers, sprinkler lines and other landscaping watering systems.
• Assist in maintaining and repair of grounds keeping and related equipment.
• Provide assistance to other school staff in construction and other maintenance projects as required.
• Clean and maintain the project area upon completion of work.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures established for the work area.
• May be assigned some duties at specific sites not traditionally associated with our Maintenance department (i.e. some custodial functions).
• May be assigned duties similar to a site maintenance worker at lease facilities.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a ground's maintenance program.
• Methods, procedures and materials used in the maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas.
• Methods and procedures used in maintaining turf and other surfaces.
• Small engine repair and maintenance.
• Methods and techniques of applying herbicides and pesticides in a safe manner.
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the preparation and maintenance of landscaped grounds.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Perform general grounds maintenance and routine gardening work.
• Operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment, power and hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose grounds keeping equipment problems and malfunctions.
• Repair and maintain mowing equipment used in the maintenance and set up of grounds, sports fields, and other landscaped areas as directed, apply herbicides and pesticides.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, manuals and drawings.
• Ability to multi-task and change priorities frequently.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: One-year experience in grounds keeping or a related area.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment: Field environment; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, heat, cold, noise, maintenance machinery and equipment; inclement weather conditions.

Mobility: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; pushing, reaching, kneeling, repeated bending; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Vision: Vision sufficient to read fine print, product labels and other equipment as needed.

Other Factors: Incumbents may be required to travel from site to site in the performance of duties.

$18.50 Hourly Rate, Paid hourly for the time worked.

Substitute Facilities will work as needed within the School Year- July 1 to June 30.

No NMPSIA Benefits, NMERB Retirement Benefits and No PTO accruals included in this position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tommy Castillo
• Facilities
• Phone: [phone]