Groundskeeper Facilities Services
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history education and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
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After you apply we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
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Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience education and certifications/
license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
RJob Category:
Professional and TechnicalOrganization:
Fac Services-GroundsLocation/s:
Main Campus JacksonJob Title:
Groundskeeper - Facilities ServicesJob Summary:
To supervise and oversee campus grounds maintenance activities. To plant cultivate and maintain lawns plants trees and shrubs. To maintain the beautification of the UMMC campus.Education & Experience
Education and Experience Required:
High School Diploma/GED.
Certifications Licenses or Registration Required:
Valid Drivers License required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of sprinkler and irrigation systems. Knowledge of applicable safety procedures. Skills in operating light equipment including backhoe forklift tractors ditch witch and scissor lift. Ability to withstand heights of 35 feet. Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to withstand exposure to external weather conditions and airborne particles and to work with or around moving mechanical parts and chemicals. Ability to plan organize and schedule work.
Responsibilities
- Plans and supervises the removal of leaves grass dirt rubbish and refuse from the grounds.
- Participates and assists in planning the cultivation pruning spraying and planting of grass shrubs and trees.
- Coordinates equipment operations and maintains control over tools equipment and supplies.
- Assists in the removal and storage of radioactive waste under the supervision of a safety officer.
- Ensures proper care and operation of equipment;promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Maintains records and completes applicable reports.
- Utilizes pressure washer to maintain cleanliness of buildings sidewalks trash compactor rooms and other surfaces.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure blood borne pathogens fumes or airborne particles and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours occasional travelling to offsite locations occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality occasional bending occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds occasional climbing occasional crawling occasional crouching/stooping frequent driving occasional kneeling occasional pushing/pulling occasional reaching occasional sitting frequent standing occasional twisting and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20% frequent-from 21% to 50% constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Full timeFLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
NoPay Class:
HourlyFTE %:
100Work Shift:
DayBenefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
NoJob Posting Date:
02/2/2026Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- Facilities Maintenance
- Maximo
- Facilities Management
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- Maintenance Management
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Cordova
- Supervising Experience
About Company
UMMC educates health care professionals, conducts health sciences research, provides leading patient care and eliminates health care disparities.
