Cemetery Ground and Maintenance Worker

Description Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home has immediate opening for the position Cemetery Grounds and Maintenance Worker. The Cemetery Grounds and Maintenance Worker assists in the daily maintenance of facilities and grounds in the cemetery. This includes lawn mowing, trimming, watering, etc. This individual must uses all types of small engine equipment, including hand mowers, trimmers and weed eaters. This position also assists in the setup, lowering and interment of human remains.

Requirements Essential Job Functions

Mow lawns, trim markers, edge roads and pathways, assist with sprinkler repair, paints and cleans cemetery grounds

Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower

Assist in the set up, opening, interment/entombment, closing of burial sites

Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc

Provide general maintenance of the cemetery grounds and buildings in a professional and safe manner and in accordance with guidelines established by Catholic Cemeteries

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

Ability to lift up to 150 with equipment assistance

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to operate small equipment

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a valid Arizona driver's license

Over the age of 21

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