Master Gardener

Master Gardener

Plant Care & Maintenance: Plant, fertilize, water, prune, and maintain a variety of plants, including flowers, shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants.

Team Leadership: Oversee and guide a team of skilled employees, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and fostering a cooperative and efficient work environment.

Pest & Disease Control: Recognize and treat plant diseases and pest problems, applying pesticides and other treatments as needed. Maintain pesticide application records.

Landscape Maintenance: Implement landscape plans, ensuring the proper care and maintenance of flower beds, lawns, and athletic fields, including mowing, raking, and trimming.

Equipment Operation & Safety: Operate and maintain equipment, ensuring its proper use and safety. Promote safety and environmental best practices in all aspects of work.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records related to pesticide applications, employee timesheets, and other necessary documentation.

Snow Removal: Participate in snow removal operations as needed, ensuring campus safety during winter months.

Conditions of Employment: Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Must obtain State of NM 3A License - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control: Insecticides and State of NM 3B License - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control: Herbicides within 6 months from date of hire. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico Pesticide License in Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, category 3A and 3B must be obtained within 6 months of hire. 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.

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 Benefits home page for more information.

Eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 6/6/2025

Eligible for Remote Work: No

Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. To be considered for this position: 1. Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include all prior work experience, to include month and year of employment, and the number of hours worked per week. 2. Attach your current resume with three professional references listed. 3. Attach your cover letter that addresses our preferred qualifications. 4. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.