Turf Tech

University of New Mexico•Los Lunas, NM

1d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico–Valencia is seeking a Turf Tech to help maintain and enhance the Valencia Campus. The position is part of a facilities team responsible for maintaining a safe, well-kept campus for students and employees. The campus spans 150 acres and includes approximately 200,000 square feet of buildings. This is an on-campus role in rural Valencia County, approximately 30 miles south of Albuquerque. The facilities team performs general maintenance and custodial work, follows workplace safety and environmental practices, irrigates landscaped areas, operates grounds equipment, collects and disposes of litter and recyclable materials, and removes snow, ice, and debris. The position requires a valid New Mexico driver’s license and a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. The role is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible staff position. Regular non-temporary positions in this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The University offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development, wellness programs, tuition remission, dependent education programs, and paid parental leave. The hourly pay range is $15.00–$19.30.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; no previous experience is required.
A valid New Mexico driver’s license is required.
Successful candidates must complete a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in facility maintenance.
Two or more years of experience in general maintenance.
Two or more years of custodial experience.
At least one year of experience driving tractors and pulling trailers.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintenance and enhancement of the Valencia Campus.
Perform general maintenance and custodial tasks.
Follow workplace safety and environmental practices, including proper use and maintenance of tools.
Irrigate landscaped areas.
Operate grounds equipment, including mowers and small tractors.
Collect and dispose of litter and recycled materials.
Remove snow, ice, and debris.