Job Description

Job Posting Title:

Groundskeeper - Open Space

Department:

Parks, Recreation & Open Space

Location:

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay Range:

$15.55 - $20.01

Close Date:

04/10/2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Groundskeeper will perform a variety of tasks in weed and litter control at designated County facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain County facilities by pulling or cutting weeds from tree wells and open areas.
• Remove all trash and other debris from County maintained properties.
• Operate power equipment such as push mower, sickle mower and sprayer.
• Assist in spraying of weeds, applying fertilizers and trimming shrubs.
• Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.  
• Any one position may not include all duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the essential duties listed above.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, or general maintenance work.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
• Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
• Employee must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed outdoors, with exposure to natural weather conditions of spring and summer.
• Worker is exposed to occasional noise and vibration factors in the operation of equipment.
• Worker is exposed to dust, fumes and mists.
• Work is performed on even and uneven terrain. Surfaces may be wet, dry, natural ground or paved. Work may be performed on inclines and occasionally on ladders.
• Work hazards include dust, chemicals such as herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides and power equipment and ladders.
• Work as part of a crew under close supervision.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Utilizes the following tools and equipment: sickle mower, push mower, sprayer, weed-eater, power blower, pruning shears, ladders and assorted hand tools utilized in grounds maintenance.
• Gloves, goggles, boots, dust masks, earplugs and occasionally respirators are utilized in performance of essential duties.
• Operates County vehicle on an occasional basis in the performance of essential duties.