Groundskeeper

Mississippi University for Women • Columbus, MS

62d

About The Position

Maintains grounds of University property and cultivates lawns according to specifications.

Requirements

• Requires less than or equal to one year experience.
• Valid driver's license
• Perform work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of materials, tools and techniques of the trade
• Must have ability to respond to emergencies after hours when on call as required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns.
• Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
• Rakes and bags leaves.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Spreads salt on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup
• Plants grass , flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and shrubs and trees.
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts
• Operates walking and riding type self -propelled mowers.
• Performs daily maintenance on machinery used.
• Pierces soil to make holes for fertilizer and water. Aerates soil with slicer.
• Distributes seed , fertilizer, pesticides and fungicides on lawn.
• Transports thatcher, aerator, tools, and materials to and from job site.
• Operates tractors, front end loaders, and other equipment.
• Cleans University vehicles.
• Sets up tents for events.
• Support Resources Management department during off season and as needed
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed