GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER 2- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER 2- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

State of Nevada - 3.5 Reno, NV Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Removing debris Plant disease management Equipment repair Greenhouse experience Pruning (plant care) Plant propagation Forklift Mowing Task prioritization Lifts and hoists Plant pest control Dump truck Irrigation systems Loader operation Pipe installation Power tools Clean workspace maintenance Hand tools Machine minor repairs Fertilizing Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description •

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

•Job Summary Grounds Maintenance Workers perform a wide variety of landscape, garden, and greenhouse duties such as planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, and weeding; operate hand and power tools, and light mechanized equipment such as power mowers, tractor mowers, trenching devices, forklifts, and hoists. Essential Qualifications Six months of experience performing basic grounds maintenance work; OR six months of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026.

Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/ Job Duties Maintain grounds areas clean and free of trash, fallen leaves, and snow and ice by sweeping, raking, shoveling, picking up debris, and operating light, medium and heavy equipment such as pickup trucks, dump trucks, trash compactors, and loaders. Prepare new landscape sites by reviewing plans with supervisor, purchasing necessary supplies, and installing sprinklers, topsoil, decorative material, and appropriate plantings according to instructions and/or landscape design plans. Perform periodic maintenance and make minor repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles to maximize efficiency and life span. Operate, repair, and install sprinkler systems and drip systems including pipes, valves, sprinklers, and timing devices to provide effective and economic watering cycles. Identify plant diseases, undesirable pests and noxious weeds associated with landscaping and apply corrective measures to eradicate them using hand and power tools and application of appropriate chemicals. Perform specialized horticulture tasks such as plant propagation, transplanting, climate control, and irrigation in a greenhouse on a university campus. Perform related duties as assigned. Under general supervision, incumbents perform all or part of the duties in the series concept to include gardening and landscaping. This class is distinguished from the lower-level class by the variety and complexity of duties performed; the variety of tools, equipment and techniques used; and the supervision received which allows incumbents to identify and perform routine tasks, prioritize daily assignments, and select methods, materials, and equipment to perform assignments. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

General knowledge of:

gardening and landscape methods, techniques, material, and equipment; irrigation methods and practices; methods, materials and tools used in grounds service work; identification and eradication of common weeds, pests and plant diseases associated with gardening; health and safety practices applicable to grounds maintenance work.

Ability to:

operate and perform preventive maintenance on equipment used in grounds service work. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.