Exciting Opportunity: Gardener
Do you have a passion for cultivating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? The University of New Mexico Facilities Services Department is seeking a Gardener to join our team! In this hands-on role, you’ll help implement detailed landscape plans and be responsible for planting, fertilizing, applying approved chemicals, watering, weeding, and pruning woody and herbaceous plants across campus. Your work will play a key role in keeping our green spaces healthy, vibrant, and welcoming. If you enjoy working outdoors, gaining practical experience, and contributing to the care of campus grounds, this is a great opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas.
2. Maintains flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs.
3. Implement detailed landscape plans.
4. Plant and propagate bedding plants; may manage greenhouse operations, as applicable.
5. Assists in the work direction and on-the-job training of other personnel.
6. Picks up and disposes of litter.
7. May assist in various maintenance activities as required.
8. May operate a motor-vehicle to transport materials and equipment, as appropriate to the position.
9. Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
10. May oversee and/or assist with snow removal activities.
11. May irrigate, mow, rake, and trim lawns and/or athletic fields.
12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Why Join Us?
Working as a staff member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a range of exciting benefits, including:
1. Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Retirement Plans: Pension and enrollment in additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
3. Paid Time Off: Generous annual vacation leave (up to 168 hours per year), sick leave (up to 96 hours per year), and 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance.
4. Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.
5. Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being.
6. Community Engagement: Involvement in a vibrant campus community with diverse cultural and recreational activities.
7. Job Security: Stable employment with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within New Mexico's flagship institution.
Apply today and join a team dedicated to maintaining a vibrant, green campus for the University of New Mexico!
See the Position Description for additional information.
