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El Prado Water and Sanitation District
Seasonal Groundskeeper
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What they do
A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$35,997 / year median in New Mexico
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our vibrant team as a Seasonal Groundskeeper and play a vital role in maintaining the beauty, safety, and functionality of outdoor spaces. You will be responsible for executing landscape maintenance tasks, operating power tools safely, and supporting irrigation systems to keep outdoor environments thriving. If you're passionate about gardening, landscaping, and working with your hands in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you! Duties Perform landscape maintenance activities including mowing, trimming, and pruning to uphold aesthetic standards. Operate and maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper watering schedules and system functionality. Use hand tools and power tools such as trimmers and lawnmowers safely and effectively. Assist with pesticide management by applying treatments responsibly following safety guidelines and regulations. Conduct manual handling tasks such as lifting heavy equipment or materials to support groundskeeping operations. Maintain cleanliness of work areas, tools, and equipment while adhering to safety protocols for power tool safety. Skills Proven experience with landscape maintenance. Knowledge of irrigation systems operation and troubleshooting. Ability to handle manual tasks involving heavy lifting with proper technique. Skilled in the use of hand tools and power tools necessary for groundskeeping tasks. Some understanding of lawn care techniques including mowing, fertilizing, aerating, and edging. Excellent physical stamina with the ability to perform manual handling duties in various weather conditions. This position is ideal for motivated individuals eager to develop their landscaping expertise while contributing to well-maintained outdoor spaces. We value safety, teamwork, and a proactive attitude—if you're ready to make an impact outdoors this season, we want to hear from you!