"Groundskeeper"

Groundskeeper

Company: Eastern New Mexico University

Job Location: Portales, 88130

Category: Grounds and Landscaping

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type: Full time permanent

Job Number: 2026-00004

Department: Business Affairs

Division: Physical Plant

Opening Date: 01/21/2026

Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary: Under limited supervision, perform a variety of tasks to maintain campus masonry and grounds-related work as required.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine duties such as watering, raking, weeding, snow removal, litter pick-up and disposal, plant, cultivate, fertilize, and trim ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees, lawns, and flowers
• Perform manual labor in major landscaping additions to new building projects or renewal of existing landscaping areas
• Operate various equipment and vehicles associated with grounds work: i.e., tractor equipped with front-end loader, mower, sweeper, shredder, chipper, sod cutter, thatcher, and light vehicles to transport material and equipment
• Assist with sprinkler installation and repair, prepare and line athletic fields
• Trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls using clippers and edging tools
• Maintain electronic records of work orders performed
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is also required, as well as the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and road conditions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate hand and power tools associated with this position
• Knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers
• Ability to drive light equipment is associated with this position

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed outside in all types of weather
• Work requires exposure to conditions that are wet and exposure to noise and vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and/or toxic situations that may be hazardous
• Work may involve exposure to health hazards through the use of agricultural chemicals
• Must be willing to work before and/or after normal hours and weekends if necessary
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens
• Work is heavy in nature that at times requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Kneeling, sitting, bending, standing, and working in all positions for periods of time

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minim job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Application Review Date:

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists

Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.

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