Groundskeeper *Open Pool*

Position Title: Groundskeeper *Open Pool*

Employee Classification: Groundskeeper

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500720-FS GROUNDS

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 15.45

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Summary: Join our team! This posting will be utilized to fill future open positions.

Classification Summary:Under general supervision, maintains facility grounds and environment in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition. Performs general grounds work that includes seeding, mowing, trimming, raking, and planting flowers, trees, and shrubs. Mixes and applies pest control material in accordance with local and federal regulations. Removes snow from pedestrian and vehicle areas. May operate trucks and assorted power equipment .

Classification Standard Duties:Plants shrubs, trees and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs. Removes debris from stairs and walks; rakes leaves and mows lawns. Waters trees, shrubs and lawns and performs irrigation activities. Sprays for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required. Operates large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools and large vehicles. Operates pick-up trucks, flat-rack trucks and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal. Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required; Assists in the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces including asphalt repairs and minor masonry or plastering work as required. Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks and entryways as required; Installs and removes outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers and overhead banners as required;May perform minor maintenance on roads, curbs, sidewalks, and storm drains. May operate various snow removal equipment.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Required Education:None; Required Experience:No previous work experience required.; Equivalency:; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of equipment, tools and procedures of grounds construction and care. Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.; SKILLS:Skill in operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.; ABILITIES:Ability to effectively communicate.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains facility grounds and environment in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition. Performs general grounds work that includes seeding, mowing, trimming, raking, and planting flowers, trees, and shrubs. Mixes and applies pest control material in accordance with local and federal regulations. Removes snow from pedestrian and vehicle areas. May operate trucks and assorted power equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Art Lucero 575-646-8159 artl@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:00pm

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.