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

Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)

Advertising Summary: Lead a team maintaining campus grounds! Oversee daily work, schedule projects, ensure safety compliance, and help keep the campus clean, safe, and well-maintained.

Position Details

Position Title: Groundskeeper, Sr

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500720-FS GROUNDS

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: M-F, 6:30AM-3:00PM

Job Duties and Responsibilities: This position leads and oversees the daily work of a groundskeeping crew, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards. The role is responsible for planning, projecting, and scheduling grounds maintenance and construction activities over both short- and long-range timeframes, as well as prioritizing work orders and allocating resources to meet operational needs. The position reviews grounds projects for structural integrity and operational safety, maintains accurate records, and prepares required reports. Regular coordination with the supervisor is required to discuss service expectations and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The role also enforces safety procedures among crew members and may operate grounds maintenance and snow-removal equipment as needed. Strong communication is essential to support effective teamwork, high-quality service, and a clean, safe, and well-maintained campus environment.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications: 
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Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

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 some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.