Cemetery Supervisor (Sexton)

Job Description

Under the direction of the Parks Superintendent, this position performs skilled work for the routine administration and landscape maintenance required to oversee the daily cemetery operations. This employee also functions as one of the City's principal "on-call" employees for after hour emergencies related to area of responsibility and for snow plowing.

Works under the direct supervision of the Parks Superintendent and the general direction of the Public Works Director. All City employees work under the general direction of the City Manager and the City Council.

Job Responsibilities

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. The essential functions listed below are only intended as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar and/or a logical assignment to the classification. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the city cemetery; determine and recommend cemetery project priorities and capital improvements; assist in creating work schedules and deadlines, determine materials needed to complete specified objectives; coordinate personnel and equipment resources as needed to assure timely project completion
• Supervises and performs various field duties; such as lawn cutting and trimming; dig and mark off graves; develop new cemetery sections; maintain and repair irrigation system
• Assists with hiring, training, disciplinary actions, and terminating of staff with approval of the Parks Superintendent
• Assists with cemetery budget; make recommendations for budget line items related to equipment, materials, supplies, staff, etc.; monitors budget to assure compliance with spending limitations
• Perform general administrative duties; assist in maintaining comprehensive operations and work records, maintenance records, accident records, vehicle maintenance records, equipment and labor costs; collect information and data for various reports; prepare reports and statistical analyses to aid and plan an evaluation of cemetery maintenance and operations programs
• Manage the daily operations of the city cemetery; recommend programs to secure adequate revenues and achieve fiscal goals; coordinate the sale of burial lots and burial permits, and oversee the scheduling of burials
• Establish and maintain a system of maps and GIS records, including files and maps for the cemetery record; prepares burial report for county and state records; work with GIS to update and maintain accuracy of records and mapping
• Respond to public questions, schedules burials; explains cemetery procedures and policies; assist with funerals by directing processions and coordinating cemetery activities; assist people in locating graves; supervise the work of head stone and vault companies; assist in monitoring and recommending updates to the cemetery webpage; assist with downloading pertinent genealogy data to Names in Stone website
• Operate a variety of equipment including backhoe, dump truck, lawn mowers, line trimmers, tractors, snow blowers, tamping machines, sod cutter & trencher, etc.; perform routine maintenance and repair of equipment; operate sprayers and spreaders in applying herbicides and pesticides for control of weeds and pests
• Coordinate and perform the installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation system for the cemetery; supervise and perform mowing, watering, aeration, and fertilization of cemetery turf; carry out supplemental irrigation to sustain or force growth; assure operation and maintenance of automated sprinkler systems and water pumps; oversee irrigation central control system for cemetery
• Oversee and assist with seasonal duties such as winterizing irrigation systems to avoid freezing damage, flush watering systems in spring, and repair other equipment and facilities
• Order the performance of corrective work when problems occur, and recommend procedural changes to avoid such problems
• Establish and train workers in operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personal safety
• Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition
• Participate in Public Works compensated on-call rotations as assigned; must remain available for phone contact and respond to work site within one (1) hour of notification and be in compliance with the City's Drug & Alcohol policies
• Assists with the snow plowing operations of the Public Works department including, clearing City streets and facilities as assigned; clear snow off park sidewalks, trails and other City walkways, perform maintenance on snow removal equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Job Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Seven (7) years of previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or a related field
• a minimum of two (2) years of which include experience as a crew lead or supervisor, and
• a minimum of two (2) years of which include experience in working at a cemetery
  

Special Qualifications & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah class A CDL, with a Tanker Endorsement
• Confined Space Training
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) or Certified Irrigation Water Auditor (CLIA)
• Roller/loader/back hoe (basic skills)
• Irrigation Central Control and Troubleshooting
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
  
  

At Least Four (4) Of The Following:

• Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
• Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
• Certified Irrigation Water Manager (CIWM)
• Certified Arborist (ISA)
• Water Distribution II
• Certified Sports field Manager (CSFM)
• Utah Backflow Technician II Tester
  
  

At Least Four (4) Of The Following:

• Flagger Certification
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Proper Wiring and grounding of irrigation systems and controllers
• Proper Products and Techniques for Solvent Welding PVC
• Vertebrate endorsement for the Pesticide Applicators license
• Registered Stormwater Inspector
• Fall Protection Safety Training
• Lift Operator
• Insecticide Endorsement for the Pesticide Applicators License
• Utah Backflow Technician I inspector
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to follow City policies and procedures
• Thorough understanding of the City Cemetery and the policies and procedures required for its' ongoing operations
• Detailed understanding of the principles and practices of park maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of modern landscape maintenance and care methods
• Must have a thorough knowledge of work hazards, safety procedures, and public safety matters
• Ability to direct and work with Public Works employees, IT employees, and other City staff
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others (i.e. employees, volunteers, and the general public)
• Must have excellent communications skills (both written and oral) to direct employees, coordinate with other departments, answer public inquiries and enforce City facilities rules
• Receive, deliver, and explain oral and written instructions; communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Be approachable by the public, other City staff, elected officials, and appointed official, must be able to communicate effectively with the public under potentially adverse circumstances and to work well with others
• Writing ability to write correspondence, memos to employees, and schedules
• Must have ability to plan, schedule, and review the work and performance of others in a manner conducive to proficient performance and high morale
• Assist in establishing an effective working relationships including an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and cooperation
• Develop, maintain, and manage a team to achieve goals, projects deadlines and objectives, scheduling and control
• Exercise initiative and sound judgement and react resourcefully under varying stressful situations
• Prioritize a complex set of work objectives, maintain several concurrent projects and responsibilities
• Utilize computers and other electronic devices in accomplishing tasks, ability to maintain records and task lists, and monitor messages while doing other work throughout the day
• Work in both an office environment as well as outside in the field
• Interpret plans and specifications Physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all types of weather, as necessary
• Use all tools and operate all equipment, properly and safely, necessary to perform work of the position
• Concentrate on the completion of assigned tasks accurately, and accomplish the completion of duties in a timely manner
• Take initiative and apply considerable ingenuity and practical knowledge to interpret and resolve new, unusual, or particularly troublesome situations
• Reading ability to read and interpret technical journals, manuals and other materials pertaining to facility maintenance, equipment, systems and repair
• Work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Flexibility to be available for emergency call-outs during off time
• Enthusiastic, driven, hard-working, and approachable by citizens, staff and council
  
  

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands And Work Environment Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions-including But Not Limited To The Job Functions, Qualifications, And Competencies Listed Herein-of This Job In The Working Conditions Below. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Qualified Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. The Physical Demands And Work Environment Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly sit as a desk or table
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration
• Work is often performed under deadlines and time constraints which may require alterations in the normal work schedule
• This position requires the employee to drive a City vehicle
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Wage Range

The Full Salary Range Is As Follows, Please Note Hiring Will Normally Occur At The Minimum Of The Range And Will Not Exceed The Midpoint Of The Range:

Minimum - $29.72hr.

Midpoint - $35.66hr.

Maximum - $41.60/hr.

Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurances, an EAP (including mental health short-term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).

The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan.

Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually. The City also offers flexible work week schedules (all schedules must be approved by the department head).

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Disclaimer

Suspension Of Process, Etc.:

The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• The City will provide reasonable accommodations as needed.
  
  

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.

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