Grounds Supervisor

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The University of Mississippi Facilities Management Department strives to provide an environment where you can flourish and grow.

At Ole Miss, we value safety, customer service excellence, teamwork, innovation, integrity, and respect. We strive to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Our department is a dynamic and integral part of the University, and we belive in investing in our employees' growth and development. 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Facilities Operations

Sub-Family - Groundskeeping

Career Track / Level - M1

Grade - 5

Role Summary

This position participates in the maintenance, preservation, development, and care of the University and other related areas. Incumbent trains subordinate employees. Incumbent supervises subordinate employees and keeps appropriate records for such reports. Incumbent keeps the assistant coordinator of landscaping and grounds updated and apprised of current progress of the crew.

Examples of Work Performed

• Supervises and participates in grounds maintenance and landscaping projects such as mowing lawns, cleaning grounds, maintaining athletic fields, fertilizing lawns, planting trees, spraying flowers, trees, and shrubs, picking up trash and debris, pruning and removing trees as necessary, installing sod and seeding of new lawn areas.
• Plans and schedules work in assigned area to ensure proper distribution of work and adequate manning, space, and facilities for subsequent performance of tasks.
• Requisitions tools and supplies. Inspects equipment and makes recommendations for needed repairs.
• Reviews and evaluates existing modes of operation and recommends methods for increase efficiency and cost reduction.
• Makes work assignments. Reviews work of subordinate employees. Trains personnel. Prepares daily time reports.
• Recommends various personnel actions including, but not limited to hiring, merit recommendations, promotions, and transfers.
• Ensures safety rules are being administered and followed up by all employees under direct supervision.
• Checks progress of work in process to ensure it is up to standard and done in a timely fashion.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

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

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: High School or Equivalent

Experience: (2) Two Years Experience. No Supervisory Experience Required

Licensure: Incumbents must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a Class D Driver’s License within the first six months of employment.

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.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 25 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

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.

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.