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Department:

Landscape Services

Job Summary:

Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in landscaping, gardening, groundskeeping, and tree pruning activities to ensure completion of grounds work assignments; may assist in planning and implementing landscaping projects.

Job Description:

Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of various lawn and landscape projects and staff.
Schedules and monitors staff and assists with basic training.
Assists with organizing the layout of planting sites, plant and material selection, research and evaluate new materials and equipment.
Installs, propagates and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment.
Oversees and collaborates in the planning of football gameday clean up.

Job Responsibilities:

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications:

High School (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | 3 Years | Required

Compensation:

$22.55 - $33.83

Interview Requirement:

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.

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 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, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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.

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Supervisor, Grounds