Groundskeeper

August 1, 2024

Albuquerque Academy

Albuquerque

FULL TIME

Summary
The Albuquerque Academy Grounds Department is seeking an individual for the position of Groundskeeper. This position is responsible for professional landscaping and grounds maintenance for the school grounds. Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members.
All employees at Albuquerque Academy approach their work in accordance with the values in our mission and in a spirit of kindness, professionalism, generosity, and civility to all members of the community. Our community norms, listed below, underlie our school culture, and all community members are expected to commit themselves fully to them.

Value and respect the diverse contributions of each person in the community.
Assume positive intent and inquire if you are left with questions or concerns.
Engage in face-to-face direct conversations; be clear, open, and honest in your conversations.
Be present and participate.

Albuquerque Academy seeks to maintain a diverse and energetic staff to work on campus. We encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. The position is open until filled, and applicants are asked to submit a resume along with their online application.
Essential Functions

Maintain campus and athletic turf by irrigating, mowing, fertilizing, aerating, seeding, tilling, laying sod, top-dressing, dethatching, weeding, and spraying and applying pesticides as needed.
Maintain athletic fields and outdoor playing areas using lawn care equipment. This includes dragging, raking, and hosing down infields before games and practices, and maintaining and installing fences, windscreens, bleachers, etc.
Strip and paint surfaces.
Plant and maintain annual and perennial flowers, ornamental grasses, groundcovers, shrubs, trees, and xeric plants.
Install and maintain a variety of hardscapes, edging, and gravel and dirt beds. Make minor repairs to concrete walkways, curbs, and brick pathways.
Maintain parking lots, walkways, and stairs year-round, including snow and ice removal as needed.
Install, maintain, and repair all aspects of our irrigation systems, including valves, controllers, piping, wiring, rotors, spray heads, drip tubing, bubblers, etc.
Use a computer and/or smart phone to access work orders, emails, and to operate our irrigation system.
Operate a variety of vehicles, machinery, and equipment, including hand/power/garden tools, chainsaws, pickups, dump trailers, golf carts, mowers, lawn sweepers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steer, etc.
Maintain and make minor repairs to tools, equipment, and machinery.
Rake and remove leaves, limbs, tumbleweeds, debris, trash, and recycling from campus as needed.
Collaborate with other Physical Plant departments—Maintenance, Security, Custodial, Event Set-Ups—to ensure campus grounds, buildings, and customers are cared for properly.
Work diligently and independently with moderate supervision.
Support the School and its mission, always maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
Foster and maintain a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy.
Demonstrate cultural competence and communicate and collaborate effectively across differences.

Other Responsibilities

Report shortages of supplies to supervisor.
Communicate via cell phone to coworkers and supervisor.
Observe and report complicated repairs or problems in the field to supervisor.
Attend employee meetings as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications
Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

Minimum one year of experience in grounds, gardening, or landscaping work is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to read, understand, and follow specific instructions and safety procedures in English.
Knowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures used in grounds maintenance.
Ability to operate power equipment, grounds machinery, and drive tractors and school vehicles.

Special Requirements

A valid Driver’s License is required.
Training or certification in horticulture, gardening, irrigation, or landscaping is preferred.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Working Environment

Majority of work is performed in an outdoor setting on campus.
Work hours are generally from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Seasonal overtime is required.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds with or without assistance
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Driving around campus in a golf cart or truck
Climbing, reaching, and stooping to use equipment or pick up materials

EEO/ADA Compliance
Albuquerque Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available