Groundskeeper​/Building Services Technician

Location: Lorman

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : MS, MS
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: FY
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 02/11/2026

Job Title

Groundskeeper/Building Services Technician
Essential Job Functions

• Mows grass and trims with power mowers and other power tools
• Weeds flower beds and around shrubs and trees as directed
• Removes dead branches, prunes and maintains trees
• Assists with the removal and disposal of trash and debris
• Rakes or blows leaves and grass
• Moves furniture and sets-up offices and other academic spaces as directed
• Maintains streets (immediate vicinity of campus) and parking lots
• Provides support and manpower as directed to other departments

• During the off-season winter months, may be reassigned to custodial or carpentry departments
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of grounds keeping and/or maintenance experience preferred
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and express ideas effectively and concisely
• Ability to operate maintenance and grounds keeping equipment, power and hand tools
• Ability to work within the overall organization of Facilities Management
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
• Ability to organize work to efficiently accomplish tasks
• Ability to apply insecticide and herbicide in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to calibrate spraying equipment

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment.

This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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