Turf Tech (Grounds Tech)

Do you love working outdoors and take pride in creating beautiful, well-maintained landscapes? The University of New Mexico is looking for a dedicated Turf Tech to join our Facility Services team. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help shape the green spaces that make our campus shine, this is the opportunity for you!

As a Turf Tech, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the university’s turf and landscaped areas. Your work will directly contribute to the beauty, safety, and functionality of our outdoor spaces.

Duties

Responsibilities

• Irrigates landscaped areas as needed.
• Prepares areas for new turf and seeds lawns.
• Lays sod as appropriate to the requirements of the facility.
• Picks up and disposes of litter.
• Operates grounds equipment including riding mowers, sprayers, aerators, and/or small tractors.
• Applies fertilizers.
• Performs snow removal, as required.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• May perform general maintenance, custodial, and trash removal tasks.
• Oversees the work of employees in supporting roles, including assigning workload and monitoring employee performance.
• 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: Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Retirement Plans

Pension and enrollment in a choice of additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions.

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.

Professional Development

Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.

Wellness Programs

Access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being.

Community Engagement

Involvement in a vibrant campus community with diverse cultural and recreational activities.

Job Security

Stable employment with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within our respected flagship institution of New Mexico. Ready to dig in and make a difference? This recruitment will remain open for six (6) months, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as positions become available.