Field Maintenance Repairer – Cemetery

Hattiesburg Water Plant; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Water Plant is seeking a Facility Maintenance Repairer to perform outdoor cemetery maintenance and related tasks under the Parks & Recreation Department in Hattiesburg. You will mow, weed, edge, operate landscaping equipment, assist with grave preparation, and support storm or emergency response as needed.

The job requires physical stamina, dependability, and the ability to work weekends with on-call duties. A valid Mississippi driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior landscaping or groundskeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to perform strenuous outdoor labor in all weather conditions.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or on a team.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Mississippi Driver's License.
• Experience operating landscaping machinery and basic equipment upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cemetery maintenance: mowing, edging, weed control, and groundskeeping.
• Operate and service landscaping equipment such as mowers and trimmers.
• Assist in grave preparation and post-funeral service maintenance.
• Support storm response and emergency operations as needed.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment for staff and the public.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Mississippi Driver's License

Tools

Zero-turn mower

Weed eater

Hedge trimmer

Job description

Nature Of Work

This position involves physically demanding manual labor in an outdoor environment for the majority of the workday. Employees will perform a variety of tasks related to the upkeep of city cemeteries and other properties under Parks & Recreation. Duties include routine and detailed landscape maintenance, equipment servicing, assisting with burials, and supporting emergency or storm response operations as needed. This position works on a rotating weekend schedule and may be subject to on-call duties after hours or during weather-related events.

• Perform daily manual labor related to the maintenance and appearance of cemeteries, including mowing, weed-eating, edging, and general groundskeeping.
• Maintain cemetery grounds through routine, detail-oriented landscaping and beautification efforts.
• Operate and maintain a wide range of landscaping equipment including zero-turn mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, blowers, and hand tools.
• Service and perform light maintenance on equipment to ensure proper function and longevity.
• Assist in grave preparation, including opening and closing graves and post-funeral service maintenance.
• Perform litter pickup, debris removal, and storm cleanup as directed.
• Ensure a safe and organized work environment for crew members and the public at all times.
• Follow all city safety procedures and manufacturer guidelines for equipment use.
• Work rotating weekends and provide on-call support as required.
• Communicate and cooperate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position

Facility Maintenance Repairer

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Cemetery

Rate of Pay

$15.00/hr

Nature Of Work

This position involves physically demanding manual labor in an outdoor environment for the majority of the workday. Employees will perform a variety of tasks related to the upkeep of city cemeteries and other properties under Parks & Recreation. Duties include routine and detailed landscape maintenance, equipment servicing, assisting with burials, and supporting emergency or storm response operations as needed. This position works on a rotating weekend schedule and may be subject to on-call duties after hours or during weather-related events.

Examples Of Work

• Perform daily manual labor related to the maintenance and appearance of cemeteries, including mowing, weed-eating, edging, and general groundskeeping.
• Maintain cemetery grounds through routine, detail-oriented landscaping and beautification efforts.
• Operate and maintain a wide range of landscaping equipment including zero-turn mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, blowers, and hand tools.
• Service and perform light maintenance on equipment to ensure proper function and longevity.
• Assist in grave preparation, including opening and closing graves and post-funeral service maintenance.
• Perform litter pickup, debris removal, and storm cleanup as directed.
• Ensure a safe and organized work environment for crew members and the public at all times.
• Follow all city safety procedures and manufacturer guidelines for equipment use.
• Work rotating weekends and provide on-call support as required.
• Communicate and cooperate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Prior experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or facility maintenance preferred.
• Must demonstrate physical ability to perform strenuous labor in all weather conditions.
• Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Mississippi Driver's License.
• Ability to operate landscaping machinery and perform basic equipment upkeep.