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Position Function:

To coordinate and participate in the planting and routine care of trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials and annual plantings.

Salary Grade:  HCM-1

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Individual must have a strong work ethic and good eye for detail.
2. Proficient operation of edger, blower, trimmer, mower, and other equipment.
3. Knowledgeable in the process of installing shrubs, trees and annual plant material within the landscape.
4. Mow grass, mulch leaves, clean-up grounds and grounds maintenance practices designated areas of campus.
5. Assists with appropriate weed/pest control (both manually and chemically) for beds, lawn and landscape areas.
6. Ability to provide proper maintenance and being comfortable using multiple pieces of power equipment and machinery such as: chain saws, edger, weed eaters, push and/or riding mowers, backhoes, tractor etc. May procure supplies, parts, and tools as needed.
7. Operate and make minor adjustments to mowers or equipment to ensure proper operation and results.
8. May perform special projects related to various aspects of Facilities Management as assigned by supervisor.
9. Must be flexible and able to perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to read and write.
One year of experience in Horticulture, Landscape operations or related field.
Valid Driver's License required.
Ability to obtain chemical applicator certification within one year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand pesticide labels.
• Ability to operate farm equipment and landscape machinery.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

Occasional-Routine deadlines; usually adequate lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Job occasionally requires sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting more than 100 pounds.

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically

Instructions for Applying:

Apply online and complete a support staff application. Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.