Grounds Maintenance Worker

San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM
2d$16Onsite

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.
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