Groundskeeper I

Clovis Community College•Clovis, NM

2d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform grounds maintenance functions including water, raking, and mowing. Assist with landscaping, repair and maintenance of small equipment, sprinkler, and water lines.

Requirements

Minimum one year experience in maintenance and repair of Rainbird, or similar, sprinkler systems.
Knowledge on mowing/ landscaping using industrial equipment.
Candidate must be able to pass a hands-on assessment.
Ability to work independently and in coordination with others.
Perform repetitive task on a day-to-day basis.
Complete assigned work orders as directed.
Regular and Reliable Attendance.
Ability to carry out the mission and vision of the campus.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma
two years’ experience in grounds maintenance or landscape construction

Responsibilities

Operating of equipment such as: Lawn mowers, spreaders, aerators, bobcat, tractors, etc.
Mow grass and edge sidewalks and around trees and shrubs.
Keep sidewalks and parking lot free of debris and empty the parking lot trash cans.
Plant and trim trees, bushes and flowers.
Fertilize grass, trees and shrubs.
Shred grass and weeds in fields.
Remove dead trees, shrubs and flowers.
Clean beds and rock gardens of debris and weeds.
Assist with irrigation monitoring, inspection, installation, and repairs as needed.
Repair, replace and remove automatic and manual valves, sprinkler heads, PVC pipe, drip systems, vacuum breakers, and sprinkler head components.
Repair and replace equipment, oil filters, blades, air filters and miscellaneous parts on lawn equipment and tractors.
Remove snow and apply ice melt.
Read landscaping and irrigation blueprints.
Replace road signs.
Ability to work independently and in coordination with others.
Perform repetitive task on a day-to-day basis.
Complete assigned work orders as directed.
Attendance -- Regular and Reliable Attendance.
Ability to carry out the mission and vision of the campus.
Perform other duties as assigned.