What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cemetery Groundskeeper position at Corpus Christi Parish - St. Francis Catholic...?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Cemetery Groundkeeper to assist in the daily operations of a Catholic Cemetery .
Responsibilities:
- Maintains all aspect of Cemetery grounds and buildings including mowing, pruning, planter bed maintenance, irrigation system repair, painting, and light custodial work.
- Ensures accuracy of interment and entombment
- Locates graves to be prepared for burial
- Assists visitors in locating graves as needed
- Opens and closes niches and crypts. - Closes graves, crypts, niches and sets markers, crypt bars and niche bars.
- Cleans monuments upon request
- Assists in the development of the annual budget
- Other duties as assigned
Skills:
- Landscaping experience preferred
- Knowledge of power tools and hand tools used in landscaping
- Ability to operate backhoe, tractor, pickup, mower, and a variety of small equipment related to cemetery maintenance and operation.
- Experience in landscape maintenance, including lawn care and garden upkeep
- Must hold valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to work with grieving families in a pastoral and caring way
- Ability to work with a variety of constituents including children
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of general safety practices and willingness to earn and abide by Diocesan policy and procedure (Diocesan Cemetery Best Practice Manual 2014 or current edition)
- Ability to pass the post offer physical exam
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Heavy equipment operation experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and move 130lbs from ground to waist
- Must be able to bend, twist, stoop and crouch or be on knees
- Ability to push and pull with some frequency
- Ability to bend and stoop frequently
- Ability to shovel
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Waterville, ME 04901 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Waterville, ME 04901: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15