Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker

CHESS • Farmington, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for participating in the maintenance of campus grounds, landscaping, and roadway areas. The work consists of related grounds maintenance duties. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of campus grounds. Success in this position contributes to the provision of a safe and well-maintained environment for college operations.

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.

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 operations.
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• Prunes annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs.
• Implements landscape maintenance or renovation projects using appropriate plants and materials.
• Calculates amounts and applies pesticides and herbicides.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed