Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader
Position Summary
This position is responsible for supervising and participating in the work of a crew of personnel engaged in the maintenance and repairs of campus grounds, landscaping, equipment and roadway areas in coordination with the Grounds Supervisor.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Participates in and oversees completion of weekly and daily work assignments for crew members and keeps crew on track as requested by the Supervisor.
- Inspects and monitors irrigation system, turf areas, trees and shrubs for maintenance and repair needs.
- Obtains a Public Pesticide applicators license through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and maintains the license throughout employment.
- Assists and completes work orders as assigned by the supervisor.
- Calculates amounts and applies pesticides and herbicides.
- Programs, monitors and inspects irrigation systems; repairs irrigation system as needed.
- Operates grounds maintenance and snow removal equipment as needed.
- Oversees and participates in snow and ice removal during regular operation hours and if needed after hours.
- Supervises equipment usage and maintenance; coordinates and performs repairs as needed.
- Weeds, mulches, fertilizes, sprays (pesticides/herbicides), mows and trims lawns; rakes leaves; operates mowers and string trimmers to trim and edge grounds.
- Performs greenhouse duties; plants seeds and transplants seedlings; and performs other greenhouse duties as required by the supervisor.
- Supervises and assists in the collection and removal of trash.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies.
- Assists in preparations, all post operations and clean up for special events.
- Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel.
- Performs related duties.
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