Groundskeeper/Commercial Driver II

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position performs more complex grounds maintenance tasks and drives and operates Commercial trucks including refuse trucks and sweeper trucks.

Examples of Work Performed

• Plants new landscaped areas, renovates existing areas, cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, flowerbeds and buildings.
• Maintains landscaping beds by weeding, trimming fertilizing, removing and replacing dead plants.
• Keeps grass out of cracks in paved areas by spraying or weeding.
• Trims and maintains trees, removes dead trees, trims dead limbs, and removes low limbs.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment used in performance of duties.
• Provides direction and guidance to staff in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor.
• Prepares time sheets and other required forms in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor.
• Communicates with staff regarding work assignments in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor.
• Follows safety regulations in work place to include the operation and proper use of equipment.
• Maintains UM standards on landscaping beds by weeding, trimming, edging, mulching, spraying, fertilizing and using herbicides.
• Trims and edges around walks, flowerbeds and walls using clippers and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and hedges using power tools and hand tools to shape and improve growth to meet UM standards
• Rakes, blows, mulches, removes leaves, replaces mulch, cleans drainage ditches and culverts and hauls debris to dumping area.
• Waters lawns and shrubs during dry periods using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system.
• Sprays lawns, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticides.
• Removes snow, ice and debris from streets and walks as required.
• Monitors and participates in garbage removal from campus grounds, streets and walks.
• Drives and operates Commercial trucks including refuse trucks and sweeper trucks.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Plants new landscaped areas, renovates existing areas, cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, flowerbeds and buildings.
2. Maintains landscaping beds and trims and maintains trees.
3. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
4. Provides direction and guidance to staff in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor.
5. Drives and operates Commercial trucks including refuse trucks and sweeper trucks.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Ability to read, write, and understand basic instructions.

 

AND

Experience:
Six (6) months of experience related to the above described duties.

 

AND

Licensure:
Incumbents must possess a current Class “A or B”/ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

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 affirmative action 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, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

 

Interview Requirements: 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.

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.

 

Offers are contingent upon completion of drug and alcohol screening.  Selected candidates must submit and successfully pass the screening prior to employment and placement within the position.