Utilityperson - Cemetery

Section: Cemetery Services
Division: Leisure Services
Department: Community Development
Initial Reporting Location: Civic Memorial Cemetery

Job Status: Casual Part Time Position

Affiliation: Outside Unit
Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Some Evenings and Weekends may be required
Rate of Pay: $27.79 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Cemetery Services and the day to day direction of the Cemetery Sub-Foreperson.

1. Assist with casket earth interments.
2. Perform all cremation earth interments, casket entombments and cremation entombments in the mausoleum and niche walls.
3. Assist with disinterment and transfer of remains as directed.
4. Determine the correct location of an interment; ensure foundations and grave markers are installed properly and are in their correct locations.
5. Ability to ensure all grave sites are prepared properly.
6. Perform routine grave and grounds maintenance.
7. Maintain turf by watering, top soiling, seeding, re-sodding and cutting.
8. Operate various pieces of small equipment such as riding mowers and turf trucks, e.g. all terrain vehicles.
9. Load and unload trucks as required.
10. Transport personnel, materials, supplies, equipment and refuse.
11. Perform routine labour work when not engaged in Utilityperson duties.
12. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
13. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• One (1) year of related cemetery experience an asset.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, prepare work reports and perform routine maintenance on equipment when required.
• Proven ability to operate equipment used for turf maintenance and snow removal, e.g. all terrain vehicles with related attachments, one-ton 4x4 truck with plow and sander, tractors with grass cutting attachments.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of cemetery operations and burial procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs individually and over 50 lbs with a two person lift.
• Demonstrate ability to work co-operatively, efficiently and effectively alongside peers and superiors.
• Ability to maintain pleasant and effective interpersonal relations under difficult circumstances.
• Ability to communicate effectively with CGS Employees, Funeral Home staff, suppliers and the public.
• Fork lift operator certification is an asset.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence, and have an acceptable driving record.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity rate of pay: $26.40 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
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• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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