Cemetery Maint Worker II

About This Position

The Cemetery Maintenance Worker II performs physically demanding manual labor to maintain Gracelawn Cemetery. They also assist with burials, maintain equipment, and assist customers who may be distressed or upset. In performing their duties, they must organize their daily assignments and demonstrate sound judgement to switch priorities as needed. Maintenance Workers do have to work after-hours pending funerals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years of related experience and/or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Complete landscape and equipment maintenance
• Perform litter cleanup and other janitorial duties
• Patrol the cemetery to note tasks that need completing
• Perform burials and open, close, and set up gravesites
• Organize, prioritize, and manage daily assignments
• Switch tasks as required and requested to complete duties
• Stake memorials and settings
• Install VA markers and medallions
• Assist customers by answering questions, directing visitors, etc.

Necessary Skills

• Strong customer service skills
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changes in scheduling or assignments
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Gracelawn Cemetery, the Parks Department, and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

Starting Salary: $17.59–$19.25 (depending on experience)

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.