Groundskeeper II

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Groundskeeper II.

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 - 13.00
Pay Grade	N02
Posting Close Date	Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The
University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary
Performs complex 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, power
equipment, or tractors equipped with attachments.
Picks up trash and debris
from campus grounds, streets, and walks.
Sprays lawns, shrubs, beds, and trees with herbicides.
Assists in athletic grounds duties as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); One-year experience and/or training relating to grounds or landscape work. Valid Driver’s License required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to work overtime when needed.
Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grass.
Skill in the use of grounds-keeping hand tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-operated equipment.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern
Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing
students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students
in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We
are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of
the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in
polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing
language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national
leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,
nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter
fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such
as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of
business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by
producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of
excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation
accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our
student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and
persistence, 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.