Job TypeFull-time
Description: Reports to- Cemetery Grounds Superintendent
Supervises: None
Position:
Hourly/Union $ 20.94POSITION SUMMARYGrounds crew upon supervisor directive may be responsible for but not limited to: Skilled grounds maintenance: mowing, irrigating, fertilizing, weed control, fall clean up and winterization. Set up for funeral services and related tasks such as: digging graves, setting vaults/liners, opening and sealing crypts and niches, setting up service equipment for funerals, lowering caskets into the grave, closing and repairing of the grave. Setting granite memorial markers, monuments and benches. Snow plowing/removal and back-hoe work. PRIMARY DUTIES, REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESMow lawns using a variety of different riding and push mowers Troubleshoot, diagnose and perform repairs irrigation along with daily watering responsibilities Fall cleanup and winterization using rakes, blowers snow throwers and plows Dig graves utilizing a backhoe and dump truck Set granite markers, monuments and benches Perform funeral services to include lowering of casket or placement of urn Perform all duties while adhering to all company policies and procedures Also other duties as assigned
Requirements:- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESProactive attitude and effective communication are essential
- Cooperative, team player, detail-oriented and adaptable to change
- Commitment to customer service and quality
- Efficient, dependable and punctual
Demonstrate commitment to safetyPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTMust be physically able to perform all tasks related to grounds maintenance. IE: lift up to 100lbs., able to stand for long periods, frequent bending, stooping and kneeling.
Must be able to work in inclement weather, including rain, snow, sleet, hail, cold and hot days
Fairmount Memorial Association promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug screening and random testing throughout employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be hard working, proactive communicator, team player and have some experience with light and heavy-duty grounds maintenance equipment. Must have a valid Driver License and be insurable. EMPLOYMENT AT WILL:Employment with Fairmount Memorial Assn. is at will, which means that either the employee or the employer is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without reason, advance notice, or warning. No representative of this organization has the authority to change this at-will relationship except in a specific written agreement declaring such intent and signed by the employee and: The President/CEO of Fairmount Holdings ANDThe Chairman of the Fairmount Memorial Association BoardSalary Description20.94
