Assistant Supervisor - Holy Cross Cemetery (Pomona)

• Under direction of the Supervisor, supervises cemetery grounds operation and grounds personnel.
• Lays out graves/crypts for opening; inspects for accuracy of location, proper depth, and container; verifies attractiveness and safety of grave setups.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and ensures proper operation of sprinkler system.
• Reviews and resolves problems and complaints pertaining to grounds personnel.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations, daily review of security of buildings, equipment, and supplies.
• Make certain all grounds personnel follow proscribed procedures and policies.
• Maintains accurate records and reports of inventories of all supplies.
• Assigns work in order of priority; assists families, priests and funeral directors as required.
• Receives permits and deliveries from outside vendors, checking validity.
• Schedules mowing, sweeping, fertilizing operations, as well as trimming, seasonal pruning, landscape and repairs in advance.
• Assists Supervisor in preparation of timecards and distribution of time spent on each job.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Three years in all phases of cemeteries grounds operations, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Coursework to include basic horticultural maintenance, mechanics, and personnel relations. Seminars, workshops, and courses in lawn maintenance, equipment and supervision and personnel management.

• Basic English language usage.
• Laws relative to interments/enforcements and disinterment's/disentombments.
• Personnel management.
• Equipment operation and maintenance.
• Lawn and ground maintenance.

• Interpersonal relations.
• Training, coaching, and directing the work of others.
• Maintaining positive public relations with patrons, funeral directors, priests, and vendors.
• Providing administrative support to the Cemetery Manager.
• Safe and efficient use of required machinery and equipment.
• Settling problems or complaints.
• Performing tasks efficiently and economically.

• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Plan and assign workload.
• Train, assign and delegate authority, as needed.
• Handle unexpected problems.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Lift heavy objects and equipment
• Lift objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted and be able to lift heavier objects with the aid of other ground workers.
• Handle grave set-ups, tins, and sod carefully.
• Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
• Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.