Interment Caretaker

Job Description:

• The Interment Caretaker is responsible for operating digging equipment and preparing graves for burial.
• The ideal candidate will operate maintenance equipment and perform various task to include driving site dumper to transport dirt, stones, trash, and tools to and from designated locations within the cemetery.
• The candidate will also operate other ground maintenance equipment to include mowers, buggy, golf cart, excavator, tractor, pickup truck; Client out gravesites, set and aligning headstones and markers; monitor performance of irrigation equipment, planting, transporting and performing routine maintenance on trees, shrubs and grass.
• The selected candidate will also perform minor facility maintenance such as painting and repairing ground equipment.

Skills Required:

• Operating 1.5 to 3.0 ton dump truck.
• Operating tractors, excavators, site dumper, riding mower, bush hog, and other associated equipment used in cemetery ground maintenance.
• Utilizing various carpentry tools and equipment, such as a hammer, drill, chainsaw, weed whacker and push mower, etc. Learn the procedures in performing burials and headstone and marker setting and aligning.
• Due to the nature of the job the candidate should be able to lift 90 pounds with assistance.
• The candidate should be able to lift 50 pounds with assistance.
• Identify and address routine ground maintenance issues, including safety concerns
• Work in the outdoors and associated elements on a continuous basis.
• Work independently, under minimal supervision.

Skills Preferred:

• The ideal candidate will possess at least one year experience in grounds maintenance, gardening work, nursery work, and tree care operations, to include proper use of power and hand tools and equipment.

Experience Required:

• This position requires driving vehicles.
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain an acceptable driving record and must complete any required driver training.
• The ideal candidate will possess at least one year experience in grounds maintenance, gardening work, nursery work, and tree care operations, to include proper use of power and hand tools and equipment.

Experience Preferred:

• Basic principles and practices of grounds maintenance.
• Proper use of power and hand tools Common occupational safety practices and procedures.
• Use of plumb lines and stakes Sprinkler systems and water pumps.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma.

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Last updated on Jun 1, 2023