Groundskeeper I The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Groundskeeper I. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States Division Administration Physical Plant Position Type Staff Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Salary Range 12.71 - 12.71 Pay Grade N02 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). Job SummaryPerforms ground maintenance tasks to ensure the upkeep of university grounds and related areas. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Plants trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass; trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls using clippers and edging tools; prunes shrubs and hedges to shape and improve growth; and rakes and removes leaves.
- Cleans drainage ditches and culverts; hauls debris to dumping area.
- Cut lawns using hand mowers, power mowers, or power trimmers/edgers.
- Clean and maintain sidewalks, parking lots, and other campus grounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); Three months related experience and/or training relating to grounds or landscape work. Valid Driver's License Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance practices, plant care, and landscaping principles.
- Knowledge of the proper use and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment.
- Skill in using groundskeeping equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, and edgers.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods in various weather conditions.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with everyone.
Preferred Qualifications One year ofgrounds or landscape related experience. About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu. The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.
