BernCo Clean Community Maintenance Worker

Bernalillo County

74d • $18 - $18

About The Position

The BernCo Clean Community Maintenance Worker performs a variety of manual labor tasks to maintain and clean roadway rights-of-way, medians, sidewalks, and associated infrastructure. Duties include landscaping, graffiti removal, painting, and minor surface repairs. The position supports community beautification efforts and may assist other maintenance crews as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with general landscape maintenance and painting.
• Experience operating power tools, hand tools, and landscaping equipment.
• Experience in general maintenance work or a related field.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and drought-resistant landscaping.
• Familiarity with low-voltage landscape systems, telemetry devices, and backflow preventers.
• Traffic Control Technician certification preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, chipping, watering, planting, and repairing drip and sprinkler systems in road medians, trails, and right-of-way areas.
• Support crews with thinning and pruning of trees, shrubs, and flower beds, and assist with weeding and general landscape care.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on surfaces such as concrete or plaster, including hole patching and crack filling.
• Set up and maintain proper traffic control measures when working along active roadways.
• Remove snow or ice from sidewalks and pedestrian paths as needed.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping and graffiti removal equipment such as sprayers, power tools, vehicles, and trailers.
• Prepare surfaces for painting using techniques such as washing, scraping, sanding, or sand-blasting; mix and apply paints, enamels, stains, and protective coatings.
• Paint buildings, structures, furniture, and other surfaces using appropriate tools and techniques; perform basic sign painting with stencils.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order; report any unsafe or inoperable equipment to a supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders and project progress, including before-and-after photos and routine reports.
• Support graffiti removal and recycling activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous leave accruals
• Career development opportunities
• Remote & flex-work options as appropriate
• Longevity pay
• Education assistance program
• Health benefits
• Lucrative retirement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees