Laborer/General Maintenance

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : MS, MS

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

Job Number: FY202600064

Department: Facilities Management

Opening Date: 02/11/2026

Job Title

Laborer/General Maintenance

Essential Job Functions

Mows grass and trims with power mowers and other power tools

Weeds flower beds and around shrubs and trees as directed

Removes dead branches, prunes and maintains trees

Assists with the removal and disposal of trash and debris

Rakes or blows leaves and grass

Clean floors, hallways, restrooms, common areas, porches, and windows

Wax, buffs, and polishes floors

Cleans parking lots

Moves furniture and sets-up offices and other academic spaces as directed

Maintains streets (immediate vicinity of campus) and parking lots

Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High school dipolar or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year of grounds keeping and/or maintenance experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Good communication skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and express ideas effectively and concisely

Ability to operate maintenance and grounds equipment, power and hand tools

Ability to work within the overall organization of Facilities Management

Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks

Ability to organize work to effectively accomplish tasks

Ability to apply insecticide and herbicide in a safe and effective manner

Ability to calibrate spraying equipment

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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