What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Lead position at The University of Southern Mississippi?
Provides direct supervision over several Groundskeepers engaged in the day-to-day
maintenance of an assigned area of the campus grounds assuring that crews are
promptly on the job with necessary tools and equipment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises groundskeepers and participates in grounds care activities such as
mowing lawns, gardening, landscaping, watering, and cleaning grounds to assure
that groundskeepers are transported to work areas and proper equipment, tools,
and materials are available to accomplish assigned tasks.
progress and new assignments.
lawn mowers, edgers, spray equipment, string trimmers, back-pack blowers, and
other grounds equipment.
garbage, and maintaining a clean and litter-free campus. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in a timely, fair, and objective manner.
and watering shrubs and trees, topdressing, fertilizing, seeding lawns, and putting
out pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two years related experience with
grounds or landscape work. Valid Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not
interrupting at inappropriate times.
alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
and complete assignments on time.
motorized and gas-operated equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of supervisory experience
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Groundskeeper I – 1
Groundskeeper II – 2
