Location: Albuquerque,NM, USA
Salary : $32,344.00 - $34,424.00 AnnuallyLocation : Albuquerque, NMJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2500014Department: Parks & RecreationDivision: PR-Turf MgmtOpening Date: 07/11/2024Closing Date: ContinuousBargaining Unit: BLPosition Summary Perform basic park maintenance activities including mowing, planting, spraying and maintaining landscaped areas and playing fields; maintain the cleanliness of park areas, medians, trails and recreational facilities and non-grassed areas and assist in the planting of trees and shrubs.Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.High school diploma or GED.Specialized training in park maintenance or landscaping preferred.Must successfully complete Park Management Training orientation within six (6) months and Park Maintenance Worker level I within one (1) year from date of hire.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.Preferred Knowledge Basic park maintenance practices including care of trees, plants and turfOccupational hazards and standard safety practicesBasic knowledge of turf equipmentBasic knowledge of pesticides and pesticides application equipment Preferred Skills & Abilities Perform basic park maintenance duties within assigned area of responsibilityOperate a variety of light equipment in a safe and effective mannerLearn turf maintenance techniques including seeding, sodding and repairPerform heavy manual labor for extended periods of timeCommunicate clearly and conciselyPerform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodationEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of workCity of Albuquerque Employee BenefitsThe City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.01 Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts). No High School Diploma High School Diploma or GED Non/degree accredited Associates Bachelors Masters Juris Doctorate Doctorate 02 Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years. No experience 1 to less than 6 months 6 to less than 12 months 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years to less than 11 years 11 years to less than 12 years 12 years to less than 13 years 13 or more years 03 Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)? Yes No Required Question