Grounds Maintenance Worker

Job description

Compensation: $15.75 per hour Compensation Type: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Regular Grade: NE03 Position Summary This position is responsible for participating in the maintenance of campus grounds, landscaping, and roadway areas. MAJOR DUTIES: - Weeds, mulches, fertilizes, sprays (pesticides/herbicides), mows and trims lawns; rakes leaves; operates mowers and string trimmers to trim and edge grounds. - Collects trash and debris from grounds; loads and unloads brush, branches and rubbish. - Participates in snow and ice removal during regular operation hours and if needed after hours. - Maintains and performs repairs on assigned tools and equipment. - Prunes annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. - Implements landscape maintenance or renovation projects using appropriate plants and materials. - Obtains a Public Pesticide applicators license through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and maintains the license throughout employment. - Calculates amounts and applies pesticides and herbicides. - Assists with completion of work orders as assigned by the supervisor. - Performs greenhouse duties; plants seeds and transplants seedlings; and performs other greenhouse duties as require...