Groundskeeper I

University of Mississippi; United States; On-site; USD 19,286 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi is looking for a Groundskeeper to assist in maintaining lawns, planting beds, and general landscaping. The role ensures that roadways, parking lots, and walkways adhere to the institution's groundskeeping standards.

The ideal candidate will install and maintain plant health using various vehicles and equipment. Additional responsibilities include cleaning walkways and assisting with campus waste collection during events.

This position requires at least a high school diploma and pays between $14.00 and $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Relevant experience is a plus, but no experience is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining lawns and planting beds.
• Ensures walkways and parking lots are clear.
• Installs and maintains plant health.
• Assists with campus waste collection during events.

Education

High School

Job description

Job Summary

Assists in maintaining lawns, planting beds, and general landscaping; ensures that roadways, parking lots, and walkways are clear in order to meet institution's groundskeeping standards.

Job Description

• Installs and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice.
• Assists with landscaping projects.
• Assists in campus waste collection and football gameday clean up.

Education Qualifications

High School (Required)

Experience

Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

Compensation

$14.00 - $21.00

Interview Requirements

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, and education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.