Park Maintenance Worker I

Park Maintenance Worker I

Salary

$35,360.00 - $36,254.40 Annually

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2700172

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

PR-Turf Mgmt

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

BL

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Position Summary

This will be a continous posting with the first applicant review on 09/08/26.

Perform basic park maintenance activities including mowing, planting, spraying and maintaining landscaped areas and playing fields; maintain the cleanliness of park areas, medians, trails and recreational facilities and non-grassed areas and assist in the planting of trees and shrubs.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• 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 site.
• Operate turf-riding equipment for mowing and other turf maintenance functions and 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED.

Specialized training in park maintenance or landscaping preferred.

Must successfully complete Park Management Training orientation within six (6) months and Park Maintenance Worker level I within one (1) year from date of hire.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Drivers License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

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.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

02

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

03

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Drivers License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Drivers License)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Albuquerque

Address 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

Phone 505 768-3700

Website http://CABQ.GOV