Position Title: Groundskeeper, Ld

Employee Classification: Groundskeeper,Ld

College/Division: ALCC Alamogordo CC

Department: 920600-ALCC PHYSICAL PLANT

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Alamogordo Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  17.85

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  NMSU-A is looking for a Groundskeeper, Ld to join our team and make our institution’s surroundings beautiful. Our Groundskeeper will have many tools at their disposal for optimal maintenance.

Classification Summary:
Under general direction, oversees the operational maintenance activities of the campus grounds and landscape areas which may include recreational and athletic fields. Oversees the daily activities of grounds and landscaping personnel.

Classification Standard Duties:
Responsible for supervision of special projects assigned for grounds and landscaping. Coordinates equipment operations, equipment maintenance, and landscape debris recycling; orders material and equipment. Assists in implementing detailed landscape plans; assists in modifications and adjustments to landscape to comply with ADA regulations. Coordinates activities of support staff engaged in implementation and administration of landscape projects; oversees the supervision of assigned personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; makes recommendations for personnel actions. Receives and responds to inquiries from campus community and members of general public and investigates and resolves problems related to water use, landscape projects, and refuse removal; investigates and develops ways to improve the scope and quality of services provided; makes recommendations as appropriate; provides planning, leadership, direction, and technical expertise as a resource to the campus on landscape and grounds services. Participates in the development of department goals and objectives; recommends, implements, and administers policies and procedures to enhance operations. Implements recordkeeping procedures and manages applicable department records on employees, equipment, and maintenance activities. Provides advice and assistance and services as a resource person to campus administrators concerning grounds and landscape facilities; maintains facility use schedules of grounds and landscaping. Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology and equipment. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:None; Required Experience:Five (5) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of greenhouse operations, propagation methods, chemical applications, insect/disease control, plant nutrition, and pruning methods. Knowledge of athletic turf maintenance at the inter-collegiate level. Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.; SKILLS:Records maintenance skills. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.; ABILITIES:Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are looking for a Groundskeeper, Ld to join our team and make our institution’s surroundings beautiful. Our Groundskeeper will have many tools at their disposal for optimal maintenance. They should be able to keep up the appearance of our outdoor areas by keeping lawns manicured, hedges trimmed, and pathways clean from debris.
A Groundskeeper’s responsibilities include maintaining site landscaping, fertilizing lawns, trees and shrubs. They also trim hedges or bushes to keep them looking neat throughout the year.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position
Knowledge of operating rain-bird, watering system. Know how to operate maintenance equipment such as hedge trimmers, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws, etc.

Department Contact:  Jose Guzman 575-439-3798

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: 

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

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 exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.