Job Posting Title

Groundskeeper (Seasonal)

Department

Parks & Recreation

Location:

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay

$15.17 - $19.43

Close Date

02/22/2025

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Groundskeeper (Seasonal) will perform a variety of tasks in weed and litter control at designated County facilities.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain County facilities by pulling or cutting weeds from tree wells and open areas.
Remove all trash and other debris from County maintained properties.
Operate power equipment such as push mower, sickle mower and sprayer.
Assist in spraying of weeds, applying fertilizers and trimming shrubs.
Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Any one position may not include all duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the essential duties listed above.
The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, and experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, or general maintenance work.

Additional Requirements

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
Must have a valid New Mexico Driver's License by employment date and retain a valid license while employed in this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed outdoors, with exposure to natural weather conditions of spring and summer.
Worker is exposed to occasional noise and vibration factors in the operation of equipment.
Worker is exposed to dust, fumes and mists.
Work is performed on even and uneven terrain. Surfaces may be wet, dry, natural ground or paved. Work may be performed on inclines and occasionally on ladders.
Work hazards include dust, chemicals such as herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides and power equipment and ladders.
Work as part of a crew under close supervision.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Utilizes the following tools and equipment: sickle mower, push mower, sprayer, weed-eater, power blower, pruning shears, ladders and assorted hand tools utilized in grounds maintenance.
Gloves, goggles, boots, dust masks, earplugs and occasionally respirators are utilized in performance of essential duties.
Operates County vehicle on an occasional basis in the performance of essential duties.

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