Cemetery Caretaker

Midland County; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland County is seeking a cemetery grounds worker to maintain grounds, prepare grave sites with a backhoe, and assist with funeral preparations.

The role includes landscaping tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, and cleaning roadways, plus supervising inmate workers and coordinating with staff. Training on backhoe operation and burial procedures is provided. A valid driving record is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid, clear driving record.
• Willingness to train on backhoe operation and burial procedures.
• Ability to supervise inmates and work with coworkers and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grave sites and backfill to state specifications using a backhoe.
• Maintain cemetery grounds: mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing.
• Maintain roadways and walkways; pick up trash and clear weeds.
• Assist in setting up burial grounds for funerals.
• Lead procession into the cemetery as needed.
• Supervise inmate workers and coordinate with staff.
• Maintain county-issued vehicle and equipment in good condition.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Grounds maintenance

Supervising inmates

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Helps maintain cemetery grounds by performing miscellaneous tasks; operates backhoe in order to prepare grave sites; prepares burial grounds for funerals; performs various landscaping duties; maintains cleanliness and neatness of roadways and walkways; leads processions into the cemetery as needed.

• Prepares grave sites and back fills them to state specifications using a backhoe.
• Maintains cemetery grounds, including fertilizing, mowing, edging, trimming, and pruning.
• Maintains all roadways and walkways, including picking up trash, and clearing weeds.
• Assists in setting up burial grounds for funerals when needed.
• Leads the procession into the cemetery as needed.
• Supervises working inmates to perform various projects at the cemetery.
• Maintain County issued vehicle and equipment in a clean and good working condition.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school graduation or its equivalent, plus at least one year of experience.

Must have and maintain a valid, clear driving record.Will train how to operate a backhoe; state regulations for burial preparation; and basic landscaping practices and procedures.

Operate backhoe; perform landscaping tasks, such as mowing, edging, and trimming; supervise work of inmates; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, inmates, and the general public.