General Laborer Cemetery Operations (part-time)

About the role

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Entry-level role learning a variety of manual responsibilities related to the funeral industry.

Responsibilities

• Learning to perform a variety of manual laborer related to the funeral and cemetery industry.
• Installing outer burial containers
• Lowering device set up
• Burial, entombment, and interment openings and closings procedures
• Properly hand dig graves and disinterment
• Learning the proper use and maintenance of jackhammers, tamps, equipment, and tools
• Loading, hauling, and unloading various equipment, materials, and supplies
• Setting up tents, artificial turf and chairs for services
• Cleaning material as needed
• Breaking down tents, chairs, and turf and properly storing
• Emptying garbage cans
• May perform responsibilities of Grounds Keeping: mowing lawns, blowing, edging, bundling debris, clearing snow or ice from pathways, and similar duties
• Maintaining tools, tents, chairs, and all-terrain vehicles in clean safe working order including sharpening tools and washing or vacuum vehicles
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area and storage shed
• Notifying manager of damaged or equipment in need of service or repair
• Applying safe work practices and the proper use of personal protective equipment
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, and regulations
• Completing required training as assigned and prior to deadline

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to operate company vehicles
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability and willingness to learn, listen, and apply constructive feedback
  • Ability to use manual hand tools
  • Ability to drive all-terrain quad vehicles with hitched trailers
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer skills to record timesheets and required training
  • Process and continual improvement driven

Work Conditions

• Work Environment: Work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
• Work Postures: Frequent continuous sitting, kneeling, or standing up to 6 hours per day; frequent bending and stooping
• Physical Demands: Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required to dig using manual tools; lift, carry, or haul up to 50 lbs.
• Work Hours: May work beyond standard hours or schedule as business needs arise

Postal Code: 35020 | Category: Cemetery Maintenance | Job Location: US-AL - Bessemer