College Grounds Technician | Grounds & Maintenance Pro

Jones County Junior College; Ellisville (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, MS is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to maintain campus grounds using proper methods, equipment and materials. The role includes lawn care, edging, trimming, and trash pickup, with lifting requirements and safety considerations.

Qualifications note that education and/or experience may be modest, and a valid driver’s license is required. This position emphasizes reliability, ability to follow instructions, and capability to perform in outdoor

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, write and speak simple sentences.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense and understanding in order to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid driver’s license.
• Physical Demands: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Policing: Polices and picks up all trash in assigned areas and empties all trash containers.
• Edging: Edges all sidewalks, curbs, and flower beds with proper equipment.
• Trimming: Trims all areas not cut by mowers around base of trees, shrubs, buildings, signs, benches and parking barriers.
• Z‑mower: Mows assigned areas on riding mower.
• Push mower: Mows areas too small for Z‑mower along curbs and sidewalks.
• Flower beds: Polices any trash, pulls all weeds, and spreads mulch in all flower or shrub beds.
• Grass clippings: Sweeps and/or blows off any grass clippings at building entrances on sidewalks, curbs and streets.
• Equipment: Cleans, refuels, and stores all equipment at the end of the shift.
• Safety equipment: Uses all necessary safety equipment and follows safety policies.
• Training: Attends all scheduled training classes to improve knowledge and skill levels.
• Other duties: Performs any other grounds assignment; reports any building or equipment damages or problems to the Landscape Maintenance Director

Skills

Education & Experience

Valid driver's license

Reading & comprehension

Education

Education and/or Experience

Job description

Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, MS is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to maintain campus grounds using proper methods, equipment and materials. The role includes lawn care, edging, trimming, and trash pickup, with lifting requirements and safety considerations.

Qualifications note that education and/or experience may be modest, and a valid driver’s license is required. This position emphasizes reliability, ability to follow instructions, and capability to perform in outdoor