Groundskeeper

Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Note: Work schedule may vary, weekends may be required.

Position Summary:
Under direct supervision, the Groundskeeper performs duties in grounds maintenance. This position reports to the Grounds Foreman.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cares for trees and shrubs, including trimming and watering.
• Maintains lawns by mowing, gardening, weeding, edging, trimming, cleaning, raking, and fertilizing.
• Maintains flower beds, including watering, pruning, and applying chemicals.
• Picks up and transports refuse, brush, and other unwanted materials to designated dump sites.
• Cleans parking lots and fills potholes with blacktop.
• Removes snow and ice from walkways and outdoor areas.
• Clean debris from roofs.
• Performs minor cleaning and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment, including checking oil, lubrication, cleaning, and inspecting safety features.
• Assists with moves and event set-ups as needed.
• Responds to emergencies during evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess or complete the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course (paid for by the employer).
• Must pass a background check and be willing to obtain a pre-employment physical (paid for by the employer).

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

• Knowledge of planting and the care of trees, shrubs, and grass.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and equipment commonly used in groundskeeping, such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, shears, shovels, and spades.
• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkler systems.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and communicate verbally.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, as well as moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required document to your electronic application:

Required Document:
Letter of Interest

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 624-7412. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.edu, (575) 562-2235, or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for records should be sent to Teresa Casarez at teresa.casarez@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or email roswell.hr@enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

• Medical leave is accrued 48 hours in the Fall and 48 hours in the Spring.
• Personal Leave - Five personal work days each academic year and two work days during the summer. Only regular faculty will be eligible for personal leave. Personal leave will not accumulate from academic year to academic year.

• During the first year of service, full time non-exempt (hourly) employees accrue 7 hours of annual leave and 7 hours of medical leave per month.
• The second year of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of medical leave per month.
• The third and subsequent years of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.

• Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.