Overview
Park Maintenance Worker – East Crew Jobs in Albuquerque, USA at Bernalillo County
Position: Park Maintenance Worker I – East Crew
Job Details
Job Posting Title
:
Park Maintenance Worker I – East Crew
Department
:
Parks and Recreation
Location
: 415 SILVER AVE SW
Pay
:
Probationary Hourly Rate of $18.12;
Union Hourly Rate of $18.49
Close Date
:
June 2, 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.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Cares for established park grounds; performs a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, digging, sprinkler repair, fence repair, maintaining existing landscapes, painting, planting, pruning, weeding, aerating, trash removal and general upkeep of lawns and grounds
- Assists in the groundwork of soil preparation, soil leveling, seeding, sod installation and weed control.
- Loads and unloads equipment and supplies, cleans, and cares for basic tools and equipment.
- Assists trade workers with and general facility maintenance.
- Delivers and assembles tents, outdoor bleachers, stands and tables for special events.
- Assists other park maintenance crews with thinning and chipping of trees, shrubs, flower beds and weeding.
- Learns and is able to demonstrate working with and/or mixing of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and/or insecticides and applying them through sprays under the direction of the qualifying party.
- Learns and is able to demonstrate the operation and performance of daily maintenance of a variety of ground maintenance equipment, vehicles, trailers, power driven tools and equipment utilized in the performance of duties.
- May be required to drive work trucks to and from work sites after successful completion of Bernalillo County’s defensive driving course.
- Adherence to safe work practices and procedures in adherence with appropriate regulations and standards.
- Completion of weekly work sheets and preventive and corrective action work orders assigned by supervisor.
- Follows standard operating procedures for the department.
- Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned by the supervisor.
- 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.
- One (1) year experience in the area of ground-keeping and landscaping.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Screening and Compliance
- Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
- Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
- Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
- Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
- Understand and fully execute both oral and written instructions in English and to perform work assignments with minimal supervision.
- If county employee, must not have been on a Sick Leave Corrective Action Plan for attendance issues within the last 12 months.
- If county employee, must not have a disciplinary action or written reprimand within the last 12 months.
- Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed outdoors, with exposure to natural weather conditions.
- 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 exposure to dust, chemicals such as herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides, exposure to severe weather conditions, heavy lifting, working on potentially slick surfaces and ladders and using power equipment.
- Works as part of a crew and under close supervision.
- Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule.
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 various types of County vehicles in the performance of essential duties.
- NOTE
- You are not required to…
Title: Park Maintenance Worker – East Crew
Company: Bernalillo County
Location: Albuquerque, USA
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