Parks Grounds & Custodial Technician (Part-Time)

Natchez Workforce Development; Job; On-site; EUR 14,530 - 16,952; Part time

Job summary

City of Natchez is seeking a part-time Grounds Maintenance / Custodial Worker to perform groundskeeping and custodial tasks at parks and recreation facilities. The role includes pruning, weeding, mulching, planting, lawn care, and restroom sanitation, with duties spanning indoor and outdoor environments year-round.

The incumbent will operate a range of tools and light equipment, assist with playground maintenance, and support minor repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of grounds maintenance, lawn care, landscaping, and/or custodial experience.
• Valid Mississippi or Louisiana driver’s license.
• Lift and move 75 pounds safely.
• Physically able to work outside year-round.
• Must operate a variety of machines and tools including mower, edger, chain saw, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performs general groundskeeping duties with primary emphasis on pruning limbs, weeding, mulching, planting and watering flowers, and removal of fallen limbs and branches.
• Maintains landscaped areas through regular weeding, mulching, trimming, and general gardening tasks.
• Performs daily custodial and janitorial duties for recreational facilities and buildings, including restroom cleaning and sanitation.
• Details and maintains playground areas, including mulching, cleaning, and safety inspections.
• Performs tasks related to grounds and park maintenance (mowing, edging, irrigation, seed/sod, fence repair, weed control).
• Performs minor services and repairs to maintain park facilities (construction, electrical/plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting).
• Provides manual labor such as digging holes, raking, lifting.
• Operates and maintains equipment (truck/trailer, tractor, edger, tiller, aerator, chain saw).
• Receives and completes forms, work orders, reports, and other documents.
• Prepares setup for events.
• Other duties as prescribed by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Custodial maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mower

Chain saw

Pressure washer

Edger

Job description

City of Natchez is seeking a part-time Grounds Maintenance / Custodial Worker to perform groundskeeping and custodial tasks at parks and recreation facilities. The role includes pruning, weeding, mulching, planting, lawn care, and restroom sanitation, with duties spanning indoor and outdoor environments year-round.

The incumbent will operate a range of tools and light equipment, assist with playground maintenance, and support minor repairs as needed.