Department Contact: Zaira Falliner, 575-571-5198, zfalline@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: NMSU HeadStart serving Dona Ana County is in need of General Maintenance and Grounds Technician Specialist to support our program throughout our 5 campuses and 11 classrooms in multiple southern NM towns.

Position Details

Position Title: General Maintenance and Grounds Technician Specialist

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 350450-DONA ANA HEADSTART PGM

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable): Las Cruces, Anthony, Vado, Berino

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: Contingent upon external funding

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

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Some after hours and/or Saturdays may be required for recruiting events

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain grounds and landscaping of all 5 sites and 11 classrooms in the HS program. Additional requirements will include but are not limited to facility upkeep, both indoor and outdoor repairs, installations, and needs. This position will also involve moving items between sites and from purchasing locations to specific sites.

Qualifications

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

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Landscape, handyman, maintenance experience preferred

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.