Landscaper

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking a Landscaper to maintain and improve outdoor grounds and landscaping areas. This role performs routine landscape maintenance to keep properties clean, safe, and visually appealing.

Responsibilities include mowing, edging, planting, pruning, operating landscaping equipment, and following safety procedures while contributing to landscaping projects and seasonal plantings.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED completed.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
• Plant, water, prune, and maintain trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Remove weeds, leaves, and debris from grounds and walkways.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Assist with planting seasonal flowers and installing landscaping materials.
• Apply mulch, fertilizer, and other lawn care treatments as directed.
• Load, unload, and transport tools, equipment, and materials.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of landscaping equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and proper equipment operation guidelines.
• Assist with other grounds or maintenance duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

Job description

Position Summary

The Landscaper is responsible for maintaining and improving outdoor grounds and landscaping areas. This position performs routine landscape maintenance to ensure properties are clean, safe, and visually appealing.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license

Compensation

• $40,170.00 per year
• $19.31 per hour

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas
• Plant, water, prune, and maintain trees, shrubs, and flowers
• Remove weeds, leaves, and debris from grounds and walkways
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers
• Assist with planting seasonal flowers and installing landscaping materials
• Apply mulch, fertilizer, and other lawn care treatments as directed
• Load, unload, and transport tools, equipment, and materials
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of landscaping equipment
• Follow safety procedures and proper equipment operation guidelines
• Assist with other grounds or maintenance duties as assigned

Summary

This position supports the upkeep and appearance of landscaped areas by performing routine grounds maintenance and assisting with landscaping projects. The Landscaper helps ensure outdoor spaces remain clean, safe, and well maintained while following established safety practices and operational guidelines.