Custodian II (3:00 a. m. - 11:45 a. m. ) | Oxford, MS

Facilities/Maintenance jobs focus on the upkeep and proper functioning of buildings and other physical infrastructures. Responsibilities often include routine maintenance, repairing equipment, ensuring safety codes are met, and responding to emergency situations. Typically, these roles require a hands-on approach, technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. These positions are crucial in ensuring that facilities remain safe, efficient, and well-maintained for daily operations.

Facilities/Maintenance Jobs involve ensuring that buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them. These roles are critical for the smooth operation of physical spaces, requiring maintenance of electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and general upkeep. Maintenance workers perform repairs and preventive maintenance to keep infrastructure in optimal condition. Key characteristics of these jobs include problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and a hands-on approach to ensure safety and functionality within a facility. These positions can range from custodial work to specialized technical maintenance, often necessitating a willingness to respond to emergencies and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Facilities/Maintenance jobs involve ensuring that buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them. These positions focus on the upkeep, repair, and smooth operation of various systems within a building, such as heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and landscaping. Key features of these roles include problem-solving skills, physical dexterity, and the ability to work with technical equipment. Maintenance staff play a crucial role in safety and functionality by addressing wear and tear, conducting regular inspections, and implementing preventative measures to maintain a suitable working environment.

existing areas, cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, flowerbeds and buildings. Maintains landscaping beds by weeding, trimming fertilizing, removing and replacing dead plants. Keeps grass out of cracks in paved areas by spraying or weeding. Trims and maintains trees, removes dead trees, trims dead limbs, and removes low limbs.

Performs preventive maintenance on equipment used in performance of duties. Provides direction and guidance to staff in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor. Prepares time sheets and other required forms in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor. Communicates with staff regarding work assignments in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor. Follows safety regulations

in work place to include the operation and proper use of equipment. Maintains UM standards on landscaping beds by weeding, trimming, edging, mulching, spraying, fertilizing and using herbicides.

Trims and edges around walks, flowerbeds and walls using clippers and edging tools. Prunes shrubs and hedges using power tools and hand tools to shape and improve growth to meet UM standards Rakes, blows, mulches, removes leaves, replaces mulch, cleans drainage ditches and culverts and hauls debris to dumping area. Waters lawns and shrubs during dry periods using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system. Sprays lawns, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticides. Removes snow,

ice and debris from streets and walks as required. Monitors and participates in garbage removal from campus grounds, streets and walks.

Drives and operates Commercial trucks including refuse trucks and sweeper trucks. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. 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. Plants new landscaped areas, renovates existing areas, cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, flowerbeds and buildings. Maintains landscaping beds and trims and maintains trees. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.

Provides direction and guidance to staff in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor. Drives and operates Commercial trucks including refuse trucks and sweeper trucks. Minimum Education/Experience Education: Ability to read, write, and understand basic instructions. AND Experience: Six (6) months of experience related to the above described duties. AND Licensure: Incumbents must possess a current Class “A or B”/ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Salary/Wage Information To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website.

This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges. 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 affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, interaction, pregnancy, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

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