Groundskeeper,Ld

• 502855
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Oct 27 2025 - 23:55 MDT
  
  

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Position Title: Groundskeeper,Ld

Employee Classification: Groundskeeper,Ld

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500720-FS GROUNDS

Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 17.85

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Summary: Join our team! Lead and train grounds staff to maintain a safe, clean, and beautiful college campus. Plan, schedule, and inspect landscape operations while overseeing staff, equipment, and daily maintenance.

Classification Summary

Under general direction, oversees the operational maintenance activities of the campus grounds and landscape areas which may include recreational and athletic fields. Oversees the daily activities of grounds and landscaping personnel.

Classification Standard Duties

Responsible for supervision of special projects assigned for grounds and landscaping. Coordinates equipment operations, equipment maintenance, and landscape debris recycling; orders material and equipment. Assists in implementing detailed landscape plans; assists in modifications and adjustments to landscape to comply with ADA regulations. Coordinates activities of support staff engaged in implementation and administration of landscape projects; oversees the supervision of assigned personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; makes recommendations for personnel actions. Receives and responds to inquiries from campus community and members of general public and investigates and resolves problems related to water use, landscape projects, and refuse removal; investigates and develops ways to improve the scope and quality of services provided; makes recommendations as appropriate; provides planning, leadership, direction, and technical expertise as a resource to the campus on landscape and grounds services. Participates in the development of department goals and objectives; recommends, implements, and administers policies and procedures to enhance operations. Implements recordkeeping procedures and manages applicable department records on employees, equipment, and maintenance activities. Provides advice and assistance and services as a resource person to campus administrators concerning grounds and landscape facilities; maintains facility use schedules of grounds and landscaping. Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology and equipment. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Required Education:None; Required Experience:Five (5) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of greenhouse operations, propagation methods, chemical applications, insect/disease control, plant nutrition, and pruning methods. Knowledge of athletic turf maintenance at the inter-collegiate level. Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.; SKILLS:Records maintenance skills. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.; ABILITIES:Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of routine maintenance operations. Trains and supervises the grounds staff to maintain an orderly, safe, and efficient groundskeeping operation. Requires knowledge in the care and use of power equipment. Supervises two or more full-time employees; Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees, or makes related recommendations; Schedules work to meet normal requirement without interfering with residents or occupants of office space; Directs workers performing landscape maintenance tasks; Develops and participates in a training program which familiarizes custodial staff with particular problems involved in grounds services including improved techniques; Inspects exterior landscapes, campus turf, bike paths, walkways, signage and grounds equipment to observe the results of work; Requisitions appropriate materials and supplies; Prepares and submits appropriate reports and memoranda regarding grounds dept. policies and procedures; Recommends budget, materials and equipment for the area.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Art Lucero, (575) 646-8159, [email protected]

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: M-F, 6:30AM-3:00PM

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.