Groundskeeper​/Building Services Technician

Location: Lorman

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