Turf Tech

University of New Mexico; El Cerro (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico - Valencia seeks a Turf Tech to join our facilities team to assist in the maintenance and enhancement of Valencia Campus. Situated on 150 acres in the eastern part of Los Lunas, the campus consists of 200,000 square feet of buildings.

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for keeping the property well maintained and safe for students and campus employees. We offer a robust benefits package and an on-campus work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; no previous experience required.
• Completed degree(s) above the minimum education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Five or more years' experience in facility maintenance (preferred).
• Two or more years' experience in general maintenance (preferred).
• Two or more years' custodial experience (preferred).
• At least one year experience driving tractors/pulling trailers (preferred).

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and custodial tasks.
• Workplace safety and environmental practices including proper use and maintenance of tools.
• Irrigation of landscaped areas.
• Operation of grounds equipment including mowers and small tractors.
• Collecting and disposing of litter and recycled materials.
• Snow, ice, debris removal.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Custodial experience

General maintenance

Tractor operation

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Turf Tech

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico - Valencia is seeking a Turf Tech to join our facility team to assist in the maintenance and enhancement of Valencia Campus. Situated on 150 acres in the eastern part of Los Lunas, the beautifully landscaped campus consists of 200,000 square feet of buildings. The successful candidate will be a part of a team of grounds, maintenance, and custodial services staff responsible for keeping the property well maintained, and safe for the students and campus employees. The facilities team assures a well-functioning infrastructure and campus appearance with duties including:

• General maintenance and custodial tasks
• Workplace safety and environmental practices including proper use and maintenance of tools
• Irrigation of landscaped areas
• Operation of grounds equipment including mowers and small tractors
• Collecting and disposing of litter and recycled materials
• Snow, ice, debris removal

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia county, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical vocational programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit High School/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester.

UNM offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development, wellness programs, as well as tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years' experience in facility maintenance
• Two or more years' experience in general maintenance
• Two or more years' custodial experience
• At least one year experience driving tractors/pulling trailers

Campus

Valencia

Department

Valencia Branch

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $15.00 - $19.30

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

11/13/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This is an on-campus position.

VETERAN PREFERENCE PROGRAM

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Background Check Policy

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.