General Maintenance Technician - Golf Course

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY • Las Vegas, NM

25d • $16 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to function as a general maintenance employee in the area of golf course maintenance. This position is required to maintain a clean, safe and pleasant/groomed environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community at the Gene Torres Golf Course.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED
• EXPERIENCE One (1) year of paid maintenance related work:
• EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Report to an early work shift, beginning at 5:00 am, for snow removal purposes and/or a late afternoon shift as needed.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, odd hours, and overtime as required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Must be willing to work a Wednesday through Sunday schedule if needed.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Ability to follow and understand specific routine verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate mechanical forklifts, lift gates, platforms, and a large moving truck.
• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance and turf equipment operations required.
• Basic ability to inspect structures to determine basic repair needs.
• Ability to interact professionally with the public.

Responsibilities

• Mowing greens, tees, fairways, and rough to precise heights
• Aerating soil to improve air, water, and nutrient flow
• Overseeding and repairing worn or damaged turf
• Applying topdressing (sand/soil mix) to maintain surface quality
• Operating and maintaining irrigation systems
• Adjusting watering schedules based on weather conditions
• Repairing broken sprinkler heads or irrigation lines
• Changing hole locations on greens
• Setting tee markers and hazard markers
• Raking bunkers and maintaining sand traps
• Ensuring course conditions meet play standards
• Operating mowers, weed eaters, tractors, aerators, and utility vehicles
• Cleaning and maintaining tools and machinery
• Reporting mechanical issues
• Trimming trees and shrubs
• Removing debris (leaves, fallen branches, trash)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED