Groundskeeper I

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Job Summary:

Assists in maintaining lawns, planting beds, and general landscaping; ensures that roadways, parking lots, and walkways are clear in order to meet institution's groundskeeping standards.

Job Description:

• Installs and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice.
• Assists with landscaping projects.
• Assists in campus waste collection and football gameday clean up.

Job Responsibilities:

(Note: Detailed responsibilities follow the description above)

Education Qualifications:

High School (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

Compensation:

$14.00 - $21.00

Interview Requirement:

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.