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Location : Las Cruces, NM
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: M014 02-24 LD
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 02/07/2024
Closing Date: 3/11/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Nature of Work
Performs general grounds keeping and landscaping duties and maintains facilities, also assists in the repair and operation of a variety of water production and wastewater treatment plant equipment to maintain safe and clean environments.
Work Situation Factors
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
Environmental Factors
Position functions approximately twenty-five (25) percent indoors and seventy-five (75) percent outdoors with exposure to all types of weather and traffic conditions; exposure to extreme noise, mechanical, electrical, and burn hazards, toxic fumes, gases, dust, moving equipment and vehicles, and areas with poor ventilation. Protective clothing and devices include eye protection, hard hats, and hearing protection.
Physical Factors
Heavy physical effort is required to perform job functions including lift and carry items weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds; pushing and pulling items weighing up to one-thousand (1,000) pounds; frequent balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, squatting, and kneeling; occasional reaching above shoulder height. Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation, manual dexterity, and personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient to effectively and efficiently perform essential job functions.
FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-Time; Regular; Non-Exempt
This posting will be used to fill a full-time, regular, FLSA non-exempt position, but may be used to fill other part-time, temporary, regular, union represented or other similar positions that become available.
This position is graded at BC06.
Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
No minimum educational requirement. Six (6) months experience performing general grounds and/or building maintenance. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, and procedures involved in effective landscaping, grounds, and facility maintenance; safe and effective use of related chemicals, supplies, materials, tools and equipment; principles, techniques and practices of effective and respectful customer service; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; principles of record keeping and records management; business and personal computers standard business software applications; City organization, operations, policies and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives; use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures; safely operate associated hand and power tools, equipment and motor vehicles; detect needed repairs and make necessary operational adjustments on equipment; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; follow established procedures, guidelines, oral and written instructions; read, understand, and comply with a variety of specifications, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, and functions; use sound judgment in decision-making with routine operations; communicate appropriately and effectively orally and in writing; operate a two-way communication device to communicate with crews and supervisors; compile applicable information, maintain accurate records, and review documents and extract relevant information; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees and the public; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to successfully meet established goals and objectives.
Skills in: efficient and effective use of related equipment, tools, and techniques required to successfully perform the functions of the position; maintaining complete and accurate records; performing basic reading, writing and mathematical calculations; using independent judgment and personal initiative; operating tools, equipment, and a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,
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Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
02
Position requires at least six (6) months experience performing general grounds and/or building maintenance. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
03
Position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?
04
If you answered "YES" to Question #4 above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license.
Required Question
Location : Las Cruces, NM
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: M014 02-24 LD
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 02/07/2024
Closing Date: 3/11/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Nature of Work
Performs general grounds keeping and landscaping duties and maintains facilities, also assists in the repair and operation of a variety of water production and wastewater treatment plant equipment to maintain safe and clean environments.
Work Situation Factors
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
Environmental Factors
Position functions approximately twenty-five (25) percent indoors and seventy-five (75) percent outdoors with exposure to all types of weather and traffic conditions; exposure to extreme noise, mechanical, electrical, and burn hazards, toxic fumes, gases, dust, moving equipment and vehicles, and areas with poor ventilation. Protective clothing and devices include eye protection, hard hats, and hearing protection.
Physical Factors
Heavy physical effort is required to perform job functions including lift and carry items weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds; pushing and pulling items weighing up to one-thousand (1,000) pounds; frequent balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, squatting, and kneeling; occasional reaching above shoulder height. Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation, manual dexterity, and personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient to effectively and efficiently perform essential job functions.
FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-Time; Regular; Non-Exempt
This posting will be used to fill a full-time, regular, FLSA non-exempt position, but may be used to fill other part-time, temporary, regular, union represented or other similar positions that become available.
This position is graded at BC06.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs general upkeep and cleaning of facilities, locations and sites; collects and removes trash and debris to ensure neat and clean assigned areas.
- Uses various tools and small equipment to maintain facilities, remove weeds, mow grass and landscape and maintain grounds.
- Performs general maintainence of facilities to include sand blasting, painting, and pouring concrete slabs.
- Operates and maintains sprinkler systems to ensure uniform distribution of water and maintain the condition of the grounds.
Minimum Qualifications
No minimum educational requirement. Six (6) months experience performing general grounds and/or building maintenance. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, and procedures involved in effective landscaping, grounds, and facility maintenance; safe and effective use of related chemicals, supplies, materials, tools and equipment; principles, techniques and practices of effective and respectful customer service; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; principles of record keeping and records management; business and personal computers standard business software applications; City organization, operations, policies and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives; use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures; safely operate associated hand and power tools, equipment and motor vehicles; detect needed repairs and make necessary operational adjustments on equipment; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; follow established procedures, guidelines, oral and written instructions; read, understand, and comply with a variety of specifications, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, and functions; use sound judgment in decision-making with routine operations; communicate appropriately and effectively orally and in writing; operate a two-way communication device to communicate with crews and supervisors; compile applicable information, maintain accurate records, and review documents and extract relevant information; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees and the public; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to successfully meet established goals and objectives.
Skills in: efficient and effective use of related equipment, tools, and techniques required to successfully perform the functions of the position; maintaining complete and accurate records; performing basic reading, writing and mathematical calculations; using independent judgment and personal initiative; operating tools, equipment, and a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,
01
Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
- Yes
- No
02
Position requires at least six (6) months experience performing general grounds and/or building maintenance. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
- Yes
- No
03
Position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered "YES" to Question #4 above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license.
Required Question
