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:
Plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas.
Maintains flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs.
Implement detailed landscape plans.
Plant and propagate bedding plants; may manage greenhouse operations, as applicable.
Assists in the work direction and on-the-job training of other personnel.
Picks up and disposes of litter.
May assist in various maintenance activities as required.
May operate a motor-vehicle to transport materials and equipment, as appropriate to the position.
Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
May oversee and/or assist with snow removal activities.
May irrigate, mow, rake, and trim lawns and/or athletic fields.
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 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 New Mexico''s flagship institution.
Apply today and join a team dedicated to maintaining a vibrant, green campus for the University of New Mexico!
Why work at UNM?
For firsthand information on why UNM is a great place to work and learn, visit UNM Proud to hear directly from University employees, faculty, students, and alumni. In addition to all the University has to offer, you have the added benefit of living in New Mexico, a land rich with art, history, culture, and outdoor activities, all with a very affordable cost of living. For more about life in New Mexico, visit NewMexicoTrue. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Positions
UNM has a number of positions available for staff, faculty, and student employees in various academic fields and levels of experience. Everyone hired into the UNM community serves a vital role in supporting our mission. We’re here to educate and encourage students to develop the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, contribute to the state and national economies, and lead satisfying lives.