Grounds Maintenance Worker

CHESS

8d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for participating in the maintenance of campus grounds, landscaping, and roadway areas.

Requirements

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of grounds equipment operation, maintenance and repair principles.
• Knowledge of irrigation system operation, maintenance and repair principles.
• Knowledge of greenhouse management principles.
• Skill in the operation of grounds maintenance and snow removal equipment.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

Responsibilities

• Weeds, mulches, fertilizes, sprays (pesticides/herbicides), mows and trims lawns; rakes leaves; operates mowers and string trimmers to trim and edge grounds.
• Collects trash and debris from grounds; loads and unloads brush, branches and rubbish.
• Participates in snow and ice removal during regular operation hours and if needed after hours.
• Maintains and performs repairs on assigned tools and equipment.
• Prunes annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs.
• Implements landscape maintenance or renovation projects using appropriate plants and materials.
• Obtains a Public Pesticide applicators license through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and maintains the license throughout employment.
• Calculates amounts and applies pesticides and herbicides.
• Assists with completion of work orders as assigned by the supervisor.
• Performs greenhouse duties; plants seeds and transplants seedlings; and performs other greenhouse duties as required by the supervisor.
• Programs, monitors and inspects irrigation systems; repairs irrigation system as needed.
• Assists in preparations, all post operations and clean-up for special events.
• Performs related duties.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees