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Sandia Resort and Casino

GROUNDSKEEPER

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$15.58 - $19.47/hr

Reaching Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Seeing The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. Walking Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking ...

The Pueblo of Sandia

GROUNDSKEEPER

Albuquerque, NM

$15.58 - $19.47/hr

Reaching Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Seeing The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. Walking Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking ...

WINDSOR FASHIONS LLC

Co-Manager

Albuquerque, NM

As a full time Windsor Co-Manager, you are the Store Managers "right hand". You support the team in driving our mission statement in your store. You are responsible, in partnership with your Store ...

WINDSOR FASHIONS LLC

Co-Manager

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

As a full time Windsor Co-Manager, you are the Store Managers "right hand". You support the team in driving our mission statement in your store. You are responsible, in partnership with your Store ...

Yale University

Groundskeeper 4

House, NM · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

... hand and power equipment and tools. 2. Performs maintenance for the Golf Course such as mowing of tees, greens, approaches, fairways, and roughs with specialized mowing equipment, maintaining grass ...

City of Portales

Groundskeeper

Portales, NM · On-site

A willingness to work in all weather conditions and irregular hours, weekends and holidays as necessary is required. This job has a possibility of promotion to other positions with similar duties and ...

Village of Ruidoso

Heavy Equipment Operator

Ruidoso, NM

$41.93K - $48.21K/yr

... weekends, and holidays, may be subject to emergency call-out. Non-exempt FLSA. Duties and ... operating small hand and power tools and other job-related equipment and vehicles. Closing ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Ranch Hand, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Ranch Hand, you need practical experience with animal care, basic maintenance, and general ranch operations; a high school diploma or equivalent is often preferred. Familiarity with farm machinery, fencing tools, and sometimes ATVs or tractors is typically required, along with basic first aid knowledge. Strong work ethic, reliability, clear communication, and adaptability are essential soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the smooth and safe running of ranch activities, especially during busy or unsupervised weekend shifts.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by a Weekend Ranch Hand?

As a Weekend Ranch Hand, your primary responsibilities often include feeding and watering livestock, cleaning stalls, repairing fences, and assisting with basic animal care. A common challenge is managing time efficiently to complete all necessary tasks within a limited weekend schedule, especially during busy seasons. You'll frequently collaborate with other ranch staff to ensure animals' needs are met and facilities are maintained. Adaptability and a willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions are important for success in this role.

What are Weekend Ranch Hands?

Weekend Ranch Hands are individuals who assist with the daily operations and maintenance of a ranch specifically during weekends. Their duties often include feeding and caring for livestock, cleaning stalls, repairing fences, and performing general upkeep of the property. This position is ideal for those seeking part-time work and who enjoy working outdoors with animals. Weekend Ranch Hands need to be reliable, physically fit, and able to work independently or as part of a small team.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Ranch Hand job openings in New Mexico as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.
GROUNDSKEEPER

GROUNDSKEEPER

Sandia Resort and Casino

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$15.58 - $19.47/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Sandia Resort & Casino rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 133 rated casinos

Job description

Position Summary
The Groundskeeper will ensure that the general cleanliness of the parking lots, grounds, and other miscellaneous work as assigned is completed on a timely basis during the worker's work shift.
Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Cleans the parking lot, parking garage, and sidewalks of property.
  2. Cleans the amphitheater and all exterior areas of the resort and casino.
  3. Empties all trash cans around the exterior areas of the resort and casino.
  4. Uses power washing equipment on all outside areas of the resort and casino.
  5. Uses a parking lot/parking garage sweeper to clean parking areas, sidewalks, etc.
  6. Picks up trash and debris in all exterior areas of the resort and casino.
  7. Uses power blower for outside clean-up of rocks, sidewalks, and parking areas.
  8. Operates drain cleaning equipment (Ditch Witch), when needed.
  9. Reports equipment repair requirements to Public Area Supervisor or Groundskeeper Lead.
  10. On call for inclement weather conditions - use of ice melt equipment to spread ice melt.
  11. Complies with Public Area/Housekeeping Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  12. Cleans up any kind of automotive liquid spill utilizing the proper clean-up procedure

and equipment.
  1. Maintains and takes care of the main casino fountain and the Spa fountain.
  2. Wears all PPE equipment when performing tasks assigned.
  3. Notifies direct Supervisor or Lead of any maintenance or hazardous issues found when

performing their job duties, regardless of shift.
  1. Signs out all keys required and turns them in at end of shift .
  2. Attends and completes all required departmental training to include; Equipment Safety, and Chemical Safety.
  3. Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
  4. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned scheduled each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities
  1. Performs other duties as required.

Key Performance Indicators
This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) identified as a measurement of success. KPI's will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI's as part of the performance review process.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  1. Ability to operate parking lot sweepers.
  2. Ability to use cleaning and other work tools.
  3. Ability to work power tools associated with work requirements safely.
  4. Must be able to retain and apply information learned during departmental training sessions, to include proper equipment handling, operating company vehicles, as well as various safety rules and requirements.
  5. Ability to deal effectively and professionally with the general public.

Education and Experience
Required:
  1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  2. No experience is required, training will be provided.

Preferred:
  1. High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  2. Experience in horticulture, building maintenance, custodial and/or yard maintenance.

License/Certifications/Registrations
  1. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico driver's license.
  2. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
  3. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position
Physical Requirement
Description
Balancing
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Climbing
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
Crawling
Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Crouching
Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Feeling
Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Finger Dexterity
Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Grasping
Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Hearing
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
Kneeling
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Lifting
Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
Pulling
Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Pushing
Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Reaching
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Seeing
The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.
Walking
Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.
Sitting
Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Standing
Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Stooping
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Talking
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
List Working Conditions Required:
The worker is subject to:
  1. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
  2. Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
  3. Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.
  4. Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
  5. Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

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