Equipment Operator (Site Care)

Site Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,220 - 33,751; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator for site care. The role involves performing routine grounds maintenance, operating lawn and landscaping equipment, and ensuring cleanliness across various outdoor areas. Applicants must have a high school diploma, be capable of physical labor, and possess a valid Mississippi operator’s license. The salary ranges from $12.50 to $24.50 per hour, depending on experience, with workload spanning 241 days per school year.

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug screening test as per district policy.
• Must be insurable by the district insurance carrier.
• Valid Mississippi motor vehicle operator’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance.
• Operate lawn mowing equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of grounds and outdoor areas.

Skills

Physically and mentally competent

Ability to operate motorized equipment

Understanding of instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power mowers

Tractors

Job description

Equipment Operator (Site Care)

Jackson Public Schools MS Site Care - Jackson, Mississippi
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Job Details

Job ID: 5048041
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 21, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Equipment Operator

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physically and mentally competent to perform manual labor tasks, such as operating manpowered or motorized grass cutting equipment
• Capable of understanding and carrying out oral or written instructions for skilled and unskilled duties
• Experience in operating complex equipment
• Valid Mississippi motor vehicle operator’s license
• Must be insurable by the district insurance carrier
• Pass drug screening test as outlined by district policy

Reports To

Site Care Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Performs routine grounds maintenance jobs involving a variety of skilled duties
• Cuts lawn, using power mowers and tractors with single or three sectional rotary clippers or hand mowers
• Operates such equipment as end loader, tractor with grader blade to do landscaping and tract remodeling, parking lot repairs
• Picks up trash and debris from grounds, walks, parking lots, play areas, and athletic fields and hauls to dump site
• Prunes shrubs and hedges to shape and enhance appearance of shrubs
• Rakes and removes leaves and straw, cleans ditches, culverts, storm drains, gutters, and downspouts and hauls debris to dump site
• Sprays shrubs and trees with insecticide or herbicide when necessary and fertilizes
• Waters lawns, shrubs, and athletic fields during dry periods by hose or portable sprinkler system
• Operates vehicles as needed
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned

Salary Information

Days Employed:
241 per school year

Beginning Salary:
$12.50-$24.50
Exception: JPS employees should refer to the Classified Employee Pay Scale Rules of Administration and Implementation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:
Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Site Care
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]