Groundskeeper

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Groundskeeper under direct supervision performs duties in grounds maintenance and reports to the Grounds Foreman. Cares for trees and shrubs including trimming, watering, and pruning; Cares for lawns including mowing, gardening, weeding, edging, trimming, cleaning, raking, and fertilizing. Cares for flower beds including watering, pruning, and adding chemicals; Picks up and transports refuse, brush and other unwanted material to dump sites; Cleans parking lots including filling pot holes with black top; Performs minor cleaning and repair of grounds keeping equipment, such as checking oil, lubrication, cleaning, and safety items; Provides assistance for moves and set-ups as needed. Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year experience as groundskeeper. Must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license. Employee must possess knowledge of planting and care of trees, shrubbery and grass; ability to communicate effectively, and follow detailed oral and written instructions; and ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in grounds keeping fields such as lawnmower, weed eater, shears, shovel, spade, etc. Experience in repair and installation of sprinkler systems. A post offer criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and a medical history check are required of this position.

Residency in Roswell (within 15 miles) is required