Water Maintenance Worker I

City-of-Las-Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Las Cruces is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform general upkeep of facilities, perform landscaping, operate sprinkler systems, and maintain grounds.

The role is primarily outdoors and requires lifting up to 100 pounds, adherence to safety protocols, and a valid driver's license. Six months of related experience may suffice; union considerations apply.

Qualifications

• No minimum educational requirement; six months of grounds/building maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license required and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of landscaping, safety, records management, and data handling.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Performs general upkeep and cleaning of facilities, locations, and sites; removes trash and debris.
• Maintains facilities, landscape, mows grass, removes weeds, and operates small equipment.
• Operates and maintains sprinkler systems to ensure even water distribution.
• Includes sand blasting, painting, and pouring concrete slabs as needed.

Skills

Landscaping knowledge

Safety practices

Record keeping

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Performs general grounds keeping and landscaping duties for the Water Production systems. Maintains facilities, assists in the repair and operation of a variety of water production and wastewater treatment plant equipment, and maintains safe and clean environments.

Environmental Factors

Position functions approximately twenty-five (25) percent indoors and seventy-five (75) percent outdoors with exposure to all types of weather and traffic conditions; exposure to extreme noise, mechanical, electrical, and burn hazards, toxic fumes, gases, dust, moving equipment and vehicles, and areas with poor ventilation. Protective clothing and devices include eye protection, hard hats, and hearing protection.

Physical Factors

Heavy physical effort is required to perform job functions including lift and carry items weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds; pushing and pulling items weighing up to one-thousand (1,000) pounds; frequent balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, squatting, and kneeling; occasional reaching above shoulder height. Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation, manual dexterity, and personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient to effectively and efficiently perform essential job functions.

Work Situation Factors

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Position will be advertised as continuous until filled, with periodic review of applications.

Full-Time; Regular; Union-Represented

This position is graded at BC06.

• Performs general upkeep and cleaning of facilities, locations, and sites; collects and removes trash and debris to ensure neat and clean assigned areas.
• Uses various tools and small equipment to maintain facilities, removes weeds, mows grass and landscape, and maintains grounds.
• Performs general maintenance of facilities to include sand blasting, painting, and pouring concrete slabs.
• Operates and maintains sprinkler systems to ensure uniform distribution of water and maintains the condition of the grounds.

No minimum educational requirement. Six (6) months experience performing general grounds and/or building maintenance. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to effective landscaping, grounds, and facility maintenance; safe and effective use of related chemicals, supplies, materials, tools and equipment; principles ; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; operate a two-way communication device to communicate with crews and supervisors; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in: reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.