Campus Groundskeeper II - Full-Time Outdoor Maintenance

Delta State University; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta State University is seeking a Groundskeeper II to maintain campus grounds, sports fields, and related facilities. This full-time, non-tenure track position requires physical work, safety awareness, and the ability to operate landscaping equipment.

Under supervision of Grounds Supervisor, you will perform lawn care, irrigation work, pressure washing, and outdoor cleaning tasks while collaborating with the Facilities Management team.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written instructions.
• Must have a valid US driver's license and be insurable under DSU insurance carrier.
• Ability to maintain university grounds and landscape under general direction.
• Must lift a minimum of 80 pounds and work outdoors in various conditions.
• Experience with lawn maintenance equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Picks up trash and debris from grounds, parking areas, walks, and fields.
• Collects and disposes of debris from campus using approved methods.
• Cuts lawns, trims around walks, curbs, beds, and walls with grounds tools.
• Waters lawns and plant materials; applies fertilizers.
• Sprays herbicides/pesticides under supervision with sprayers.
• Rakes leaves; cleans drainage ditches and catch basins.
• Cleans building exteriors and campus pavement with cleaners and power washers.
• Sweeps streets; removes snow and debris as required.
• Prunes shrubs, ground cover, and trees under supervision.
• Assists irrigation modifications and sprinkler head repairs.
• Patches holes and paints striping in parking areas.
• Maintains grounds and athletic/golf facilities per standards.

Skills

Reading and writing skills

Verbal communication

US driver's license

Able to lift 80 pounds

Grounds maintenance experience

Tools

Commercial mowers

Line trimmers

Edgers

Blowers

Tillers

Power washers

Pump-up/back-pack sprayers

Pruning equipment

Paint striping machine

Fertilizer spreader

Golf carts

Utility carts

Job description

Delta State University is seeking a Groundskeeper II to maintain campus grounds, sports fields, and related facilities. This full-time, non-tenure track position requires physical work, safety awareness, and the ability to operate landscaping equipment.

Under supervision of Grounds Supervisor, you will perform lawn care, irrigation work, pressure washing, and outdoor cleaning tasks while collaborating with the Facilities Management team.