What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Landscape Worker position at Peter Troost Monument Co?
Job Description
Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you want to work part-time just a few days a week? Do you want to help create beautiful products that will last a lifetime? Do you want to work in a recession proof industry? Do you want to learn a fascinating new trade? If you are nodding your head yes, then we have the perfect job for you!
We have a part-time memorial setter position based at our Viroqua Krause Monument location. For over 100 years, families have trusted Krause Monument Company to create timeless, custom granite and bronze headstones/memorials that are as unique as the people they honor. Come join our team and learn more about how you can help create these treasured family heirlooms.
What will you do in this position?
Company Description
Peter Troost Monument Company also includes the following monument companies as part of the Peter Troost family based out of Hillside, IL: Elmhurst Cemetery, Johnson Monument Company, Krause Monument Co., Lancaster Monument Co., and Haertel Monument Co., to name a few. We are considered a leader in our field with over 130 years experience, 20 locations in four states and over 90 employees. We are the largest privately-owned monument company in the United States. While cemetery memorials are still our primary focus, our product offerings have grown to include commemorative plaques, brick fundraisers, commercial signage, park benches and veterans memorials. To learn more about our company visit us at www.troost.com
Peter Troost Monument Company also includes the following monument companies as part of the Peter Troost family based out of Hillside, IL: Elmhurst Cemetery, Johnson Monument Company, Krause Monument Co., Lancaster Monument Co., and Haertel Monument Co., to name a few. We are considered a leader in our field with over 130 years experience, 20 locations in four states and over 90 employees. We are the largest privately-owned monument company in the United States. While cemetery memorials are still our primary focus, our product offerings have grown to include commemorative plaques, brick fundraisers, commercial signage, park benches and veterans memorials. To learn more about our company visit us at www.troost.com
Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you want to work part-time just a few days a week? Do you want to help create beautiful products that will last a lifetime? Do you want to work in a recession proof industry? Do you want to learn a fascinating new trade? If you are nodding your head yes, then we have the perfect job for you!
We have a part-time memorial setter position based at our Viroqua Krause Monument location. For over 100 years, families have trusted Krause Monument Company to create timeless, custom granite and bronze headstones/memorials that are as unique as the people they honor. Come join our team and learn more about how you can help create these treasured family heirlooms.
What will you do in this position?
- In general, this position will be responsible for assisting our memorial setter in the installation of headstones/monuments in various cemeteries.
- Assist with driving the company setting truck to cemetery gravesites with other setters to install monuments, follow maps, diagrams, and written specifications such as: locate grave spaces, prepares foundation and secure monument components.
- Remove sections of monument from truck bed and guide stone onto foundation using skids, handcart and hoist or truck crane
- Install concrete and/or granite foundation/caps for the headstones/monuments.
- Fill joints between stone with setting compound.
- Assist with unloading/uncrating delivered product and loading completed orders.
- Clean and repair memorials as required.
- Assist with the cleaning and maintenance of company vehicles.
- Assist with the maintenance of small engines such as compressors.
- This position does have a seasonal lay off from December 20 – March 1 (weather dependent).
- High school degree or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Individual who enjoys working outdoors and on a variety of different tasks.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision.
- Mental alertness to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities.
- Ability to safely use and operate related work aides including motor driven pallet jacks, steel setting carts, truck mounted cranes and forklifts.
- Able and willing to work and drive in various weather conditions 8 hours per day (generally).
- Starting wage is $19.00 an hour.
- The hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm (typically) two or three days a week.
- Full-time employment potential at a stable, growing company with a stellar 130-year reputation.
- Benefits include competitive pay; flexible schedule, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) plan with company match and much more.
- Opportunity to work at a company where individuals are recognized and contribute significantly and directly to our success.
Company Description
Peter Troost Monument Company also includes the following monument companies as part of the Peter Troost family based out of Hillside, IL: Elmhurst Cemetery, Johnson Monument Company, Krause Monument Co., Lancaster Monument Co., and Haertel Monument Co., to name a few. We are considered a leader in our field with over 130 years experience, 20 locations in four states and over 90 employees. We are the largest privately-owned monument company in the United States. While cemetery memorials are still our primary focus, our product offerings have grown to include commemorative plaques, brick fundraisers, commercial signage, park benches and veterans memorials. To learn more about our company visit us at www.troost.com
Peter Troost Monument Company also includes the following monument companies as part of the Peter Troost family based out of Hillside, IL: Elmhurst Cemetery, Johnson Monument Company, Krause Monument Co., Lancaster Monument Co., and Haertel Monument Co., to name a few. We are considered a leader in our field with over 130 years experience, 20 locations in four states and over 90 employees. We are the largest privately-owned monument company in the United States. While cemetery memorials are still our primary focus, our product offerings have grown to include commemorative plaques, brick fundraisers, commercial signage, park benches and veterans memorials. To learn more about our company visit us at www.troost.com
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