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Directories . Employment Opportunities Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help Faculty Employment Non-Faculty Employment Student Employment Groundskeeper Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Justification 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 Experience & Other Abilities:

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

FY20751NF

Open Date 05/12/2026 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) Yes 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.) Yes No

• This position requires a valid driver's license. Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes 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?

Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents © 2013 Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS 39701 / 662-329-7106 Non Discriminating Policy