SALARY

$17.00 – $17.43 Hourly
$1,360.00 – $1,394.40 Biweekly
$2,946.67 – $3,021.20 Monthly
$35,360.00 – $36,254.40 Annually

Position Summary
Perform manual labor tasks in support of assigned area; assist in construction and maintenance of a wide range of City facilities and operations.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job
classi􀀁cation. Job Descriptions are not intended to re􀀂ect 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.

1. Perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks in support of assigned function including but not limited to
construction and maintenance of City facilities, structures or open space areas, general janitorial and grounds
maintenance duties, right of way maintenance of weed and litter on City arterials and interstate highways.
2. Participate in and assist skilled staff with the construction of a wide variety of City park facilities including shade
structures, fencing, and play area equipment in newly developed parks; install forms, shovel and spread concrete;
cut and tie re-bar; assist with block laying of walls.
3. Perform general building janitorial and custodial duties; sweep, mop and buff 􀀂oors; vacuum and shampoo carpets;
clean windows and mirrors; clean rest-rooms, meeting rooms, ballrooms, and exhibit halls.
4. Assist warehouse staff in receiving, unpacking, storing and distributing supplies; verify description, quantity and
condition of material against invoices or purchase requisitions; assist with inventory control.
5. Support street maintenance operations as assigned; check streets for holes in pavement, prepare holes for liquid
asphalt, shovel hot mix into hole and tamp to level the 􀀃ll; assist with the construction of manholes, sewer inlets
and other improvements.
6. Support the maintenance of City open space areas; collect trash and assist in the installation of gates, fence posts,
signs and 􀀂ags.
7. Assist in the collection and planting of young trees and shrubs; hand dig, ball, and burlap trees and shrubs; hand
water newly planted trees and shrubs; pull weeds from tree wells; assist with spraying of trees to prevent
infestations.
8. Spread organic fertilizers with shovel and assist in distribution of chemical fertilizers in the planting and seeding of
parks. Operate herbicide application equipment and apply herbicides to undeveloped medians and right of ways.
9. Assist with the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems and mainlines including digging trenches.
10. Assist in the construction of trails, grade control structures and the installation of erosion control devices.
11. Operate, load and direct solid waste trucks, trailers, and motorized mowing equipment on assigned route; assist
clean city operators in commercial and residential collections, guide truck in and out of alleys; pick up hazardous
waste as required; sweep and pick up trash as needed. Maintain and mow weed and litter on right of ways of City
marterials and interstate highways.
12. Sweep and clean outside of buildings, pick up trash and maintain open space.
13. Solid Waste laborer positions will be responsible for labor and manual tasks as assigned in any of the following
areas: refuse collections, disposal, weed, litter and graf􀀃ti eradication and maintenance of the City’s public right of
way system and the Interstate Highway; operate assigned vehicles as needed, operate equipment and utilize tools
common to the Solid Waste operations; perform a variety of other related duties in support of the Solid Waste
Department.
14. Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve
complaints in an ef􀀃cient and timely manner.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
High school diploma or GED preferred.
One (1) year of general maintenance or construction experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
When assigned to Aviation:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set
forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.