New Opening:Grounds Keeper/general Maintenance Worker(Gulfport,MS,USA)

This position is offered by a school district, which is dedicated to providing a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment for students, staff, and visitors. The district places a strong emphasis on maintaining well-kept grounds and facilities, recognizing that the quality of the physical environment plays a key role in enhancing the learning experience and community pride. They ensure that their employees work collaboratively in a supportive environment, committed to excellence and continuous improvement. The employment type is a district employee role, which involves hands-on, practical maintenance responsibilities that contribute directly to the upkeep and beautification of school campuses. The position requires a valid Mississippi motor vehicle operator's license and mandates that the candidate undergo and pass a background check, ensuring safety and trust within the school community. The Groundskeeper-General Maintenance Worker position is a vital role responsible for performing semi-skilled work related to the maintenance, care, and modification of school grounds and landscapes. This includes operating electrically-powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment as well as various small hand and power tools in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. The worker also performs minor maintenance and repairs on groundskeeping equipment, light bulbs, walls, furniture, and implements minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs. Custodial duties and delivery tasks are also part of the role, making this a diverse position that supports numerous aspects of campus care. In this role, the worker is expected to perform a wide variety of groundskeeping duties such as seeding, watering, mulching, fertilizing, and chemical application to plantings both indoors and outdoors. The position requires thorough knowledge and hands-on skills in managing lawns, turf, flower beds, and other landscaped areas by mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, and maintaining irrigation systems. They will also be responsible for documenting grounds care activities accurately, including the application of chemicals used in horticulture and turf management, adhering to safety regulations and proper procedures. Campus-wide general maintenance tasks include repairing and maintaining landscape lighting, parking meters, fences, athletic fields, tennis courts, and other infrastructure. The worker will perform regular trash removal, cleaning of trash and cigarette receptacles, snow and ice removal during winter weather, and preparation of outdoor spaces for activities and events. Proper operation of vehicles such as pickup trucks, tractors, and other grounds machinery is essential, as is adherence to safety protocols. The Groundskeeper-General Maintenance Worker is expected to conduct minor repairs of building components and to assist with delivery of supplies and management of surplus property. This role supports custodial operations by cleaning buildings and equipment using manual and powered tools. The position calls for a proactive attitude toward maintaining campus appearance and safety, with occasional supervision responsibilities for student or temporary workers. The role contributes significantly to fostering a harmonious, well-maintained environment conducive to education and community engagement, embodying respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds while performing all assigned duties with integrity and dedication.

• Must have a valid Mississippi motor vehicle operator's license
• Must pass background check
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in groundskeeping or maintenance preferred
• Ability to operate power tools and grounds equipment
• Ability to perform minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and outdoor work
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear protective gear
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment