CEMETERY WORKER 2

About the role

Performs a variety of general skilled and semi-skilled duties related to cemetery operations, cemetery turf management and beautification, facilities maintenance, construction and repair; responds to public questions, explains cemetery procedures and policies; assists with funerals by directing processions and coordinating cemetery activities; assists people in locating graves; supervises the work of head stone and vault companies. May act as lead work in the absence of Cemetery Supervisor or Cemetery Sexton.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain cemetery maintenance equipment such as backhoe, mowers, tractors, aerators and trimmers.
• Maintain landscape and sprinkler systems.
• Apply herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and pesticides to control noxious weeds and insects.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with supervisor, subordinates, and the public.
• Develop effective working relationships with supervisor, subordinates, and the public.
• Assist with funeral processions and coordinate cemetery activities.
• Supervise the work of head stone and vault companies.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience in the maintenance, upkeep, and beautification of turf and cemeteries or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge and application of landscape and sprinkler systems.
• Understanding of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and pesticides.
• Ability to recognize, identify, and apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and insects.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisor, subordinates, and the public.
• Employment in this position is conditional upon passing a pre-employment background and drug test.

Pay

$20.99 – $29.38 per hour, depending on qualifications & experience, with starting wage not typically above the mid-point of the range ($25.18).

Schedule

6:30 am – 5:00 pm, Wednesday through Saturday.