Grounds Maintenance​/Custodial Worker

Grounds Maintenance/ Custodial Worker

The purpose of this job is to perform skilled and manual work functions related to the maintenance and operation of parks, recreational facilities, and grounds for the Parks & Recreation Department.

• Perform daily custodial and janitorial duties for recreational facilities and buildings, including routine restroom cleaning and sanitizing, trash disposal, and general facility cleaning.
• Perform general groundskeeping duties, including pruning limbs, weeding flower beds, mulching, general gardening, and maintaining landscaped areas.
• Detail and maintain playground areas, including mulching, cleaning, and safety inspections.
• Perform tasks related to grounds and park maintenance (e.g., mowing, edging, irrigation system operation/maintenance, laying seed/sod, fence repair, weed control applications).
• Perform services and repairs as needed to maintain park facilities (e.g., minor construction projects; minor electrical/plumbing repairs; masonry; carpentry; painting; cleaning restrooms, shop, and work areas).
• Provide manual labor functions as directed (e.g., digging holes/trenches; raking; hoeing; lifting).
• Operate and maintain equipment and machinery used in grounds and park facilities maintenance (truck/trailer; tractor; edger; tiller; aerator).
• Receive and complete various forms, work orders, reports, and other documents.
• Prepare setup for a variety of events.
• Other duties as prescribed by the Director and/or the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation.

• Supervise part-time and seasonal help as needed.
• Perform related maintenance and cleaning tasks as assigned.

• Knowledge of effective methods of custodial maintenance, with emphasis on restroom cleaning and facility sanitation.
• Knowledge of general groundskeeping practices, including pruning, weeding, mulching, flower bed maintenance, and gardening.
• Knowledge of playground maintenance and detailing.
• Knowledge of basic irrigation procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
• Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions.
• Ability to perform basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work and the knowledge to use necessary tools and equipment in performance of these jobs.
• Ability to perform janitorial and custodial skills for the maintenance of recreational facilities and grounds.
• Ability to work efficiently at heights of 16 feet.
• Ability to operate a variety of light motorized equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
• One year of grounds maintenance, lawn care, and/or custodial experience.
• Possession of a valid Mississippi or Louisiana driver’s license.
• Lift and move 75 pounds safely and properly.
• Physically able to work outdoors year-round.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment which includes a computer, calculator, telephone, motor vehicle, sprayer, mower, edger, chain saw, hand tools, carpentry tools, mechanic tools, lawn tools, etc.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects/materials. Must be able to exert more than seventy-five pounds occasionally, and/or more than fifty pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for very heavy work.

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.

Apply online or send resume, cover letter and a list of three references to:
Caroline Deason, Human Resources, Personnel Officer, cdeason.us