Groundskeeper Position Available In Lowndes, Mississippi

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Position Information Click here to view Salary Grade Position Title Groundskeeper
Unit Name Facilities Management
Salary Grade 1
Number of Months 12 months
Full-time or Part-time Full-Time
Hours per week 40
Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment Essential Duties Cuts lawns.
Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
Rakes and bags leaves.
Cleans grounds and removes litter.
Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
Spreads salt on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup
Plants grass , flowers, trees, and shrubs.
Waters lawn and shrubs and trees.
Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts
Operates walking and riding type self -propelled mowers.
Performs daily maintenance on machinery used.
Pierces soil to make holes for fertilizer and water. Aerates soil with slicer.
Distributes seed , fertilizer, pesticides and fungicides on lawn.
Transports thatcher, aerator, tools, and materials to and from job site.
Operates tractors, front end loaders, and other equipment.
Cleans University vehicles.
Sets up tents for events.
Support Resources Management department during off season and as needed
Performs other reasonable duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Entry level knowledge; basic employment skills; equivalent of a high school education; certification preferred. High school diploma or GED required
Requires less than or equal to one year experience.
Valid driver’s license
Perform work efficiently with minimal supervision
Knowledge of materials, tools and techniques of the trade
Must have ability to respond to emergencies after hours when on call as required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell, lift up to 25 pounds; frequently required to talk or hear. The employee may have exposure to conditions with risk of injury; frequently required to work in outdoor weather conditions; regularly required to work near moving mechanical parts; occasionally required to work in/exposed to the following: wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise. Job Description Summary Maintains grounds of University property and cultivates lawns according to specifications. Hours of Availability Background Check Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate. Requisition Detail Information Requisition Number

FY20659NF

Open Date 04/01/2025
Will this job have a specific close date? No
Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

MUW Departmental Announcement
MUW Human Resources Office
MUW Website
Mississippi Employment Service
Local Newspaper
In-state Newspaper
Out-of-state Newspaper
The Chronicle of Higher Education
HigherEdJobs.com
Friend
Journal/Periodical
Off-campus Recruitment
Women/Minority Publication
Contacted by department and invited to apply
Other
The Academic Network (TAN)

• Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)
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  No
• If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future?

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NOTE:

MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)
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• This position requires a valid driver’s license. Do you have a valid driver’s license?
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  No
• Describe your work experience as it relates to the listed job duties. (Open Ended Question)
• Do you have a GED or have you earned a High School Diploma or higher degree?

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