Grounds Supervisor I

Grounds Supervisor I

Mississippi Valley State University

in Itta Bena, MS

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Type: Full-Time

Posted: 06/20/2025

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Category: Facilities Management

Job Description

Assist Manager with the supervision, training, certification of employees, activities pertaining to grounds maintenance, landscaping development, turf management services and OSHA regulatory compliance; assist Manager with day to day operations of the Ground's crew; assist and ensure employees are mowing, edging, and trimming; serves on the litter control/sanitation team; maintain flowerbeds, shrubs and trees, clean streets and parking lots. Operate trucks, tractors, power mowers, power edgers, power shears, trencher, power vacuums, manual and power spray equipment, rototillers, air compressors and pneumatic tools, pruning tools, sod cutters, aerators, maintenance machines, chain saws, brush chippers, forklifts, and related equipment. Assist in scraping, caulking, and painting outdoor buildings and equipment. Drag, water, and mark baseball diamonds and other recreation areas. Attend University sponsored events and meetings.

Required Qualifications

Knowledgeable of tools, equipment and procedures used in landscape construction and maintenance. Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards. Perform landscape construction and maintenance work; operate landscape construction and maintenance equipment; make minor equipment repairs and adjustments.

High school graduate or GED completion; one or more years experience in grounds, landscape, street and building maintenance.

Posting Number: SF799P

MVSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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