Maintenance Worker II

Mississippi Municipal League; Gluckstadt (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gluckstadt is seeking a Maintenance Worker II for the Right-Of-Way crew. This role handles maintenance duties, operates trucks and equipment such as zero-turnmowers, edgers, and weed eaters, and works under a crew leader.

Responsibilities include grass cutting in the right-of-way, drainage cleaning, litter removal, and occasional support for street upkeep. Overtime may be required for project deadlines or emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with grass-cutting equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Operation of motor vehicles.
• Cutting grass in the right-of-way.
• Litter pickup within road rights-of-way.
• Clearing of drainage areas of debris by machinery or by hand.
• May assist with pothole patching and related street work.

Skills

Mathematics

Following Instructions

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grass-cutting equipment

Job description

Maintenance Worker II- City of Gluckstadt

Posted: August 31, 2026

This is an open position on a Right-Of-Way crew. Positions at this level are distinguished from other job classifications of this type by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Work in this class requires participation in a variety of maintenance work related to the assigned area. Assignments will include the operation of trucks and equipment, such as zero-turn mowers, edgers, and weed eaters, for regular duties. Some assignments may be carried out under general supervision of a crew leader who issues general or specific orders depending on the assignment. Work may be checked in progress or upon completion of the work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING DUTIES. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY BE IDENTIFIED BY THE CITY AND LISTED AS SUCH IN THE INCUMBENT'S PERFORMANCE APPRAISALELEMENTS. VARIOUS TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED UNDER EACH ESSENTIALFUNCTION. THOSE THAT ARE LISTED UNDER THE EXAMPLES OF WORK ARE NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE; THEY ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND MAY BE AMENDED OR ADDED TO AS NEEDED BY THE CITY OF GLUCKSTADT.

• Repair and Maintenance
• Testing Assistance

• Operation of motor vehicles
• Operation of equipment relative to grass cutting and tree trimming (Zero turn mowers, weed eaters, edgers, and chainsaws)
• Securing and partitioning off work areas with traffic safety equipment
• Flagging and directing traffic
• Clearing of drainage areas of debris by use of machinery or by hand in some instances
• Litter pick-up within road rights-of-way
• Limb pick-up within subdivisions
• Occasional assistance to Street Crew for maintenance of roads (pothole patching, asphalt digouts, etc.)
• Right-of-way sign maintenance
• Cutting grass in the right-of-way
• Cleaning of City streets, gutters, and alleyways along assigned routes as needed
• May, at times, be asked to work overtime or weekends due to projects extending beyond normal working hours and/or emergency conditions
• Other various duties as requested
• EMPLOYEE PERFORMS OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED AND REQUIRED.
• ANY DUTIES/TASKS INCLUDED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONELEMENTS
• ARE ESSENTIAL TO THAT EMPLOYEE'S POSITION WITHIN THE JOB

CLASSIFICATION.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Knowledge of and experience in operating grass-cutting equipment is preferred.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of mathematics through general math.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• A working knowledge of the occupational hazards involved in the work and proper safety precautions for the safe performance of the job.
• Maintain a personal physical condition appropriate for the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical demands may be added to these by the City if the need arises. Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements.

Ability to be physically able daily to bend, walk, occasionally lift, and carry up to 100 lbs.

Operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools in a safe and efficient manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is generally performed outdoors daily. Exposure to extremes of temperature (hot and cold). Contact with fuel/chemicals frequently. The noise level is loud.

The City of Gluckstadt offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Gluckstadt is also a part of the PERS system for government retirement.