D& Landscape Mainteance Equipment Operator

JOB STATUS

OPEN

POSTING NUMBER:

00069916

SCHOOL YEAR:

2026-2027

CALENDAR:

District Support / Full Year

CLOSING DATE

08/23/2026 04:00 PM

POSTING NUMBER:

00069916

LOCATION:

073:

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

POSITION TITLE:

D& Landscape Mainteance Equipment Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Constructs and maintains athletic fields, tracks and school grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare and grade terrain of athletic fields. Repair and fertilize established turf. Locate and plant appropriate grass, plants, shrubs and trees. Obtain and deliver supplies from vendor and APS supplies and equipment. Mow, water and trim lawns using various hand and power mowers and trimmers. Prune and trim trees and shrubs and remove dead and unsightly vegetation. Collect and dispose of leaves and other rubbish. Adjusts power equipment as necessary. Shovels snow and de-ices as necessary. Drives a variety of vehicles while transporting equipment and supplies to work sites. Responds to emergency calls, troubleshooting, repairs and restorations. Works overtime to complete necessary repairs as directed by the immediate supervisor. Determines supplies needed from work orders and job site assessment and obtains materials from warehouse. Obtains and reviews written and verbal work orders and requests from assigned supervisor. Ensures appropriate site-based personnel review and sign work orders upon arrival and departure. Cleans work site properly after the completion of duties. Performs all work following all applicable laws, codes and regulations. Performs necessary preparations and installations to create interfaces with new and existing work. Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable workmanship, consistent with specifications and local codes.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills. Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone. Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others. Proficiency in the use of testing equipment and other hand and power tools. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings. Knowledge of all applicable codes, regulations and laws.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent. Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical examination. Satisfactory completion of pre-employment skills test. Valid New Mexico Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with insurable driving record. Applicants with Class B CDL will have a 6-month waiver to obtain the Class A if selected. Satisfactory completion of approved craft-related training.