Grounds Worker Desoto

Northwest Mississippi Community College is seeking a full-time Grounds Worker at the Desoto campus in Southaven, MS. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: weed eating, mowing, and blowing of all lawn areas. Work on seasonal lawn projects including sod installation, bed weeding, mulching, digging, planting, campus wide clean up, drainage projects, and winter prep for turf.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, continuously walk, stand, bend, squat, and sit

• Must be able to work in conditions of high pollen, dust, or any other natural outdoor air quality

• Experience and working knowledge with weed eaters, blowers, lawn clean-up equipment

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Weed eating, mowing, and blowing of all lawn areas.

• Work on seasonal lawn projects including sod installation, bed weeding, mulching, digging, planting, campus wide clean up, drainage projects, and winter prep for turf.

• Work conditions are outside in all seasonal weather conditions.

• Maintain a professional work environment, abiding by NWCC rules and policies.

• Participate in daily crew meetings. Attend safety meetings.

• Respond to inclement weather events, possibly at times when campus is closed.

• Any and all other duties assigned in the areas of the physical plant construction, maintenance, grounds, etc. as assigned by the Grounds and Landscaping Supervisor and/or Foreman.

APPLICATION:

To apply, please attach and submit the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu

• Resume

• Three (3) professional references