Facility Maintenance Repairer - Cemetery
Hattiesburg, MSJob$15/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Hattiesburg, MS, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
The Facility Maintenance Repairer works primarily outdoors performing manual labor to maintain city cemeteries and other Parks & Recreation properties. The role includes landscaping, equipment servicing, assisting with burials, and supporting emergency or storm response. Employees work a rotating weekend schedule and may be on call after hours or during weather-related events.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
**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.
Prepare for this role
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.
