Groundskeeper, Sr

Groundskeeper, Sr at NMSU Conference Services

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Department Contact: Art Lucero, , artl

Search type: Internal – Open to regular NMSU employees only (temporary/term employees not eligible)

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Summary:

Lead a team maintaining campus grounds! Oversee daily work, schedule projects, ensure safety compliance, help keep campus clean, safe, and well‑maintained.

Position Title: Groundskeeper, Sr
College/Division: Facilities and Services
Department: 500720-FS GROUNDS
Location: Las Cruces
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Bargaining Unit: American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Contingent upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard

Work Schedule:

Other Shift
Schedule details: M‑F, 6:30AM‑3:00PM

This position leads and oversees the daily work of a groundskeeping crew, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards. The role is responsible for planning, projecting, and scheduling grounds maintenance and construction activities over both short‑ and long‑range time frames, as well as prioritizing work orders and allocating resources to meet operational needs. The position reviews grounds projects for structural integrity and operational safety, maintains accurate records, and prepares required reports.

Regular coordination with the supervisor is required to discuss service expectations and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The role also enforces safety procedures among crew members and may operate grounds maintenance and snow‑removal equipment as needed. Strong communication is essential to support effective teamwork, high‑quality service, and a clean, safe, and well‑maintained campus environment.

Required

Education and Experience:

High School diploma + 1 year of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Preferred Qualifications: (none provided)

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity; physical work is primary (more than 70%).

Lifting Requirements: Heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to hazards; must follow safety precautions.

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.

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.

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