Laborer/General Maintenance

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Laborer/General Maintenance in Lorman, Mississippi. This role involves mowing, trimming, cleaning, and maintaining campus grounds and facilities.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and at least one year of grounds keeping or maintenance experience. Effective communication and the ability to follow instructions are essential. Join us to ensure our campus remains clean and well-maintained.

Qualifications

• One year of grounds keeping or maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass and trims with power mowers.
• Weeds flower beds around shrubs and trees.
• Removes dead branches and maintains trees.
• Cleans common areas, restrooms, and windows.
• Removes trash and debris.
• Maintains streets and parking lots.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to operate maintenance equipment

Ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to organize work

Ability to apply insecticide and herbicide

Ability to calibrate spraying equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Laborer/General Maintenance

Essential Job Functions

• Mows grass and trims with power mowers and other powertools
• Weeds flower beds and around shrubs and trees as directed
• Removes dead branches, prunes and maintains trees
• Assists with the removal and disposal of trash and debris
• Rakes or blows leaves and grass
• Clean floors, hallways, restrooms, common areas, porches, and windows
• Wax, buffs, and polishes floors
• Cleans parking lots
• Moves furniture and sets‑up offices and other academic spaces as directed
• Maintains streets (immediate vicinity of campus) and parking lots
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school dipolar or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: One (1) year of grounds keeping and/or maintenance experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and express ideas effectively and concisely
• Ability to operate maintenance and grounds equipment, power and hand tools
• Ability to work within the overall organization of Facilities Management
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
• Ability to organize work to effectively accomplish tasks
• Ability to apply insecticide and herbicide in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to calibrate spraying equipment