Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Acton MA; Acton (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The Town of Acton, Department of Public Works, is seeking a full-time Cemetery Worker to maintain graves, equipment, and grounds. This outdoor role involves operating backhoes, dump trucks, riding and walk-behind mowers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and other power equipment for grave-site prep and seasonal cleanup.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of Public Works or cemetery experience, a valid driver’s license, and the relevant licenses or the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of public works or cemetery operations experience.
• Valid driver’s license required; Hoisting License 2B+ or greater and Pesticide Applicators License (Massachusetts) or obtainable within 6 months.
• OSHA-10 certification, or ability to obtain within first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain grave sites; mow, trim, landscape, leaf removal, seasonal cleanup.
• Maintain cemetery roads, walkways, buildings and other property; operate backhoes, dump trucks, mowers, chainsaws, leaf blowers and other power equipment.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, storm response, and other Public Works operations as needed.
• Interact with families and the public with professionalism and sensitivity.

Skills

Public Works experience

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Hoisting License 2B or greater

Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators License

OSHA-10 certification

Tools

OSHA-10

Job description

The Town of Acton, Department of Public Works, is seeking a full-time Cemetery Worker to maintain graves, equipment, and grounds. This outdoor role involves operating backhoes, dump trucks, riding and walk-behind mowers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and other power equipment for grave-site prep and seasonal cleanup.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of Public Works or cemetery experience, a valid driver’s license, and the relevant licenses or the ability to