Park Maintenance Worker I

About the Role

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker I to perform basic park maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean parks, medians, trails, and recreational facilities.
• Pick up trash, debris, weeds, and limbs from all grassed and non-grassed areas.
• Remove ice and snow as necessary.
• Participate in nursery management, including planting, pruning, pesticide application, watering, and harvesting.
• Assist with the preparation of trees and shrubs for transplanting by digging, burlapping, balling, and preparing soil.
• Perform basic tree and shrub trimming and pruning.
• Assist with turf maintenance duties, including soil preparation, leveling, seeding, and sod repair.
• Grind and spread sludge and other organic fertilizers.
• Operate light trucks to transport crew, supplies, materials, and equipment to and from job sites.
• Operate turf-riding equipment for mowing and other turf maintenance functions.
• Operate hand-held turf equipment.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures through safety and in-service training.
• Attend and participate in all training as scheduled.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Provide information within the area of assignment.
• Resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or GED.
• Specialized training in park maintenance or landscaping is preferred.
• Must successfully complete Park Management Training orientation within six (6) months from the date of hire.
• Must successfully complete Park Maintenance Worker level I training within one (1) year from the date of hire.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from the date of hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to maintain physical condition necessary for standing and walking for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment and vehicles.

Working Conditions: Environmental field environment; travel from site to site; work with and around maintenance equipment; exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and inclement weather conditions.