Campus Grounds & Maintenance Lead

Delta State University; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta State University is seeking a Groundskeeper III to maintain campus grounds, sports fields, and the golf course. The role involves operating a variety of power equipment, planting and renovating landscapes, and supervising fellow crew members.

Candidates should have high school diploma or GED, a valid US driver’s license, and at least 18 months of related grounds maintenance experience. The position is full-time and hourly, with commensurate pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand written and oral instructions.
• Must have a High School degree or GED.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license and be insurable under DSU insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Operate power equipment for campus grounds maintenance, including fields, golf course, and gardens.
• Assist with training and supervision of crew members.
• Picks up trash and debris from campus grounds and removes it by approved methods.
• Mow lawns, trim around beds, walls, walks, and edges.
• Plant new landscapes and renovate existing areas per plans.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides, water lawns, and maintain irrigation as needed.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of grounds, roads, and walkways.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors

Skid loader

Commercial mowers

Zero-turn mowers

Reel mowers

Aerial lifts

Line trimmers

Edgers

Blowers

Power washers

Pesticide sprayers

Job description

Delta State University is seeking a Groundskeeper III to maintain campus grounds, sports fields, and the golf course. The role involves operating a variety of power equipment, planting and renovating landscapes, and supervising fellow crew members.

Candidates should have high school diploma or GED, a valid US driver’s license, and at least 18 months of related grounds maintenance experience. The position is full-time and hourly, with commensurate pay based on experience.