Turf Tech (Grounds Tech)

Position Summary

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.

Note : While applications received by 9 / 8 / 2025 will be given priority, we will continue to accept applications

until the position is filled. If this posting is still visible, the department

is actively accepting applications and continues to seek candidates to fill

multiple vacancies.

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 :

Ready to dig in and make a difference?

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM Department

FM Grounds (821C0) Employment Type

Staff Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status

Non-Exempt Pay

Hourly : $15.00 - $19.19 Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.