Cemetery Grounds & Grave Prep Technician

City-of-Glasgow; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Glasgow in Kentucky is seeking a cemetery maintenance worker under immediate direction to perform routine heavy labor related to cemetery operations and maintenance. You will plant and trim trees, dig graves, assist funerals, mow grounds, shovel snow, operate backhoe and other equipment, and follow safety procedures while working with staff and the public.

Essential duties also include maintaining drainage, handling grave preparation tasks, and performing related tasks as assigned, with

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (GED).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to successfully complete background and drug screenings.
• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance practices and the safe use of tools and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plant trees and shrubs, remove dead trees and shrubs, water, and trim grounds.
• Mark off, dig, and fill graves using sod cutter, backhoe, shovels, dump trucks, and other equipment.
• Assist at funerals by hauling flowers and equipment.
• Clean gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures.
• Load and unload stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, and heavy equipment.
• Assist in semi-skilled work such as plumbing, carpentry, and concrete.
• Mow and rake grass and leaves.
• Shovel snow for public and employee safety.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Cooperation

Attention to instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Glasgow in Kentucky is seeking a cemetery maintenance worker under immediate direction to perform routine heavy labor related to cemetery operations and maintenance. You will plant and trim trees, dig graves, assist funerals, mow grounds, shovel snow, operate backhoe and other equipment, and follow safety procedures while working with staff and the public.

Essential duties also include maintaining drainage, handling grave preparation tasks, and performing related tasks as assigned, with