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.