Job Description
Salary: $17.84 - $21.74 Hourly
Location : Hobbs, NM
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: GRDKPR24
Department: Grounds Department
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
Description The Groundskeeper shall report to the Grounds Supervisor. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plants shrubs, trees, and flowers; prunes trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds.
- Removes trash and debris from stairs and walks; rakes leaves and mows.
- Waters trees, shrubs, and lawns; performs minor irrigation activities.
- Sprays for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required.
- Applies fertilizer; top dresses, tills, and re-seeds garden and grass areas.
- Operates large power lawnmowers, edgers, hand tools, and vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
- Operates pick-up trucks, dump trucks, tractors, trucks with trailers, and forklifts for hauling purposes and trash and debris removal.
- Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
- Shovels and removes snow and ice and places ice melt in designated areas such as sidewalks, pathways, and entryways as required.
- May assist with the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces and assist with installation and removal of outdoor signs and traffic/control barriers as required.
- Moves furniture in classrooms and office areas as needed.
- Occasionally assist in the delivery and installation of furniture.
- May serve on various campus committees as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.
Qualifications - Some grounds maintenance or landscaping experience preferred.
- May require possession of a valid New Mexico or Texas driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods.
- Knowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures of grounds construction and care.
- Knowledge of methods of planting, cultivating and caring for hedges, trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers.
- Skill in operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.
- Ability to recognize the common species of shrubs, trees, and flowers grown in New Mexico.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical work as described in this classification.
- Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position and follow simple oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain and make minor repairs of ground tools and equipment.
- Ability to lift 25/80/100 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to respond quickly to sounds.
- Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
- Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
- Ability to climb ladders while carrying up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (Hot & Cold weather).
- Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the work day.
- Keep all campus security/safety training up to date.
Additional Qualifications In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Additional Information This is a twelve-month non-exempt position. Standard benefits apply The full pay range for this position is $17.84 to $25.98
To apply:
Submit NMJC application form via the NMJC website ()
Insurance Insurance for New Mexico Junior College is offered through the High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that's right for them.
- Health insurance is offered through both and the
- Dental insurance is offered through
- Vision insurance is offered through
- Life insurance is offered through
New Mexico Junior College
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Outdoor,