Title: Grounds Worker

Institution: Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

This is a full-time position working under the general supervision of the Grounds Manager or designee. The Grounds Worker is responsible for the maintenance and improvements of campus grounds, landscaping, streets, and walks.

Job Duties

• 50% - Maintenance of campus grounds including mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, cleaning, debris removal, and picking up trash. (Essential) o Operate various types of commercial equipment (i.e., Mower, tractors, backhoe, and forklift). o Maintenance of streets, parking lots, walks, installing traffic signs and maintenance of ponds. o Cultivate, toe trench, and mulch landscape plantings, shrubs and trees. o Mix and apply herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers with the supervision of the Grounds Manager. - (Essential)
• 10% - Empty outside trash receptacles and pick up trash and debris on campus grounds. - (Marginal)
• 5% - Cleaning of roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, and building entrances during weather emergencies affecting normal campus operations (i.e., snow removal, debris removal). - (Marginal)
• 10% - Clean and properly maintain equipment and tools. - (Marginal)
• 10% - Assist in delivering of all campus incoming freight and log daily freight information. - (Marginal)
• 10% - Office moves and event setups. - (Marginal)
• 5% - May perform other work as required. - (Marginal)

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions require the ability to work outdoors in temperature extremes with frequent flying debris and hazardous chemicals using potentially hazardous equipment, to perform strenuous tasks, with high noise levels, and the ability to stand, lift, carry, bend, walk, climb, and crawl.
•  Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years’ experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grounds maintenance and landscaping

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Customer service, time management, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and landscape methods.
• Interpersonal and public relations communication skills; ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal skills.
• Ability to move throughout the campus and lift up to 50-75 lbs.
• Operate commercial lawn equipment

Pay Rate: $25,590 - $30,708 Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.

Non-Exempt

Openings: 2

Open Until Filled: Yes. For best consideration, apply by May 7th, 2024.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position we require an attached resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.