Job Description

Position Function:


This position performs a variety of basic facilities and grounds support at CMREC, the Brown Loam Branch Experiment Station in Raymond, and the Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station in Crystal Springs.


Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.


Salary Grade : UC


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.


Department Profile:


The Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center (CMREC) is one of four Research and Extension Centers in the MSU System and located in Raymond, MS.


Area of Specialization:


Facilities/Grounds


Anticipated Appointment Date:


August 2025.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


1. Assist with general building maintenance and upkeep, including but not limited to pressure washing, painting, minor repairs, and cleaning.
2. Assist with general landscaping maintenance and upkeep, including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, fencing, limb/debris pickup and removal, painting, and minor repairs.
3. Assist in cleaning and servicing University vehicles and equipment.
4. Assist in moving equipment and non-hazardous materials.
5. Assists with feeding farm animals.
6. Assists with event setup and take-down as needed.


Minimum Qualifications:


Education: High school education or GED.
Licensure: Must have a valid driver's license.


Preferred Qualifications:


1. Farm-related work experience beyond the minimum required.
2. Previous experience with farm and/or facilities operations.
3. Previous experience with landscaping.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


Mechanical and technical skills related to essential duties and responsibilities.
Ability to follow directions, get along well with others, and meet supervisor expectations.
Ability to travel to multiple sites in a University vehicle.


Working Conditions and Physical Effort


1. Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
2. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to
50 pounds.
3. Will operate and work in close proximity with heavy farm equipment.
4. Possible contact with herbicides and pesticides.
5. Must be comfortable working around farm animals.
6. Must be willing to occasionally work assignments outside of normal business hours to include weekend hours.


Instructions for Applying:


Link to apply:


Submit application and any requested documents online. All applicants must apply online at and provide the complete contact information for at least three references. Call Dr. Curt Lacy at (601) 857-2284 for additional information.


Screening Date:


July 17, 2025, until filled.


Restricted Clause:


Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.


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?


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Job Tags

Work experience placement, Interim role, Work at office

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