Equipment Operator 2 - Cemetery

City of New Westminster; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

La ville de New Westminster recherche un Opérateur d'Équipement 2 pour le cimetière, responsable de l'entretien et de l'exploitation de divers équipements de jardinage. Ce rôle demande des compétences mécaniques, une capacité à maintenir des relations avec le public, et l'aptitude à travailler efficacement en extérieur. Les candidats doivent avoir terminé le secondaire et posséder une conduite sécuritaire.

Qualifications

• Expérience avec l'opération d'équipement et maintenance.
• Capacité à travailler dans des conditions météorologiques variées.
• Permis de conduire valide Classe 5 en Colombie-Britannique.

Responsibilities

• Répondre à l'entretien du cimetière (tonte, taille, etc.).
• Opérer et maintenir les équipements appropriés.
• Vente et disposition des parcelles funéraires.

Skills

Mécanique

Service à la clientèle

Organisation

Sécurité

Education

Grade 12 ou équivalent

Éducation en Turf, Irrigation ou Horticulture

Tools

Outils de paysage et matériels de construction

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 85,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks and Open Space Maintenance, the Equipment Operator 2 – Cemetery is responsible for performing custodial and manual grounds keeping work to keep the cemetery in a clean and orderly condition and prepare burial plots for funeral services. You will safely and efficiently operate and maintain equipment such as an excavator with attachments, mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers and lowering devices. Responsibilities include: mowing lawns, trimming trees, maintaining flower beds, raising and lowering headstones (up to 70 lbs), selling and laying out burial plots, preparing and maintaining related records, performing interments and occasional disinterments, providing information and assistance to the public, performing administrative duties and performing other work as required in cemetery maintenance and servicing duties.

If the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you!

• You have a positive, energetic “can-do” approach to work!
• You have completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) and have sound experience in the operation of applicable equipment.
• Education in Turf, Irrigation and/or Horticulture Maintenance is considered an asset.
• You have considerable knowledge and skills in the operation, servicing and maintenance of medium sized landscaping, construction, tools and equipment used in cemetery maintenance and grounds keeping work.
• You have demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• You have sound knowledge of safe operation rules and precautions necessary to avoid accidents when operating equipment.
• You have the ability to recognize and take appropriate action in relation to public safety concerns while performing the work.
• You have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• You have the ability to provide exceptional customer service and to explain cemetery rules and regulations to the public in a tactful, compassionate and sensitive manner.
• You have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and employees.
• You have the ability to perform basic record keeping tasks and basic knowledge in the use of computers and related software programs/applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• You have the ability to perform manual/physical labour and to work in all weather conditions.
• You must be able to successfully pass and maintain a clear police information check.