Turf Tech at The University of New Mexico in Los Lunas, NM

Job description

The University of New Mexico – Valencia is seeking a Turf Tech to join our facility team to assist in the maintenance and enhancement of Valencia Campus. Situated on 150 acres in the eastern part of Los Lunas, the beautifully landscaped campus consists of 200,000 square feet of buildings. The successful candidate will be a part of a team of grounds, maintenance, and custodial services staff responsible for keeping the property well maintained, and safe for the students and campus employees. The facilities team assures a well-functioning infrastructure and campus appearance with duties including: General maintenance and custodial tasks Workplace safety and environmental practices including proper use and maintenance of tools Irrigation of landscaped areas Operation of grounds equipment including mowers and small tractors Collecting and disposing of litter and recycled materials Snow, ice, debris removal Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia county, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical vocational programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit High School/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester. UNM offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development, wellness programs, as well as tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies.