Cemetery Laborer

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

Under immediate direction, performs routine heavy labor related to cemetery operations and maintenance.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Plants trees and shrubs, removes dead trees and shrubs, waters, and trims cemetery grounds
• Marks off, digs, and fills graves using sod cutter, backhoe, shovels, dump trucks, and other equipment
• Assists at funerals by hauling flowers and equipment
• Cleans gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures
• Loads and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, and heavy mechanical equipment
• Assists in semi-skilled work such as plumbing, carpentry, and concrete
• Mows and rakes grass and leaves
• Shovels snow for public and employee safety
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (GED)

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to successfully complete background and drug screenings

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance practices and the safe use of tools and related equipment
• Ability to learn and follow procedures for grave preparation, grounds maintenance, and funeral support
• Ability to safely operate assigned vehicles, machinery, and equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and carry out assigned work accurately
• Ability to perform basic measurements and layout work associated with grave preparation and maintenance activities
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and follow established safety practices around equipment, excavations, and work areas
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers, funeral personnel, and the public
• Ability to conduct oneself appropriately and respectfully around funeral services, cemetery visitors, and grieving families

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on-the-basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/childbirth related medical conditions age, or disability or any other protected class. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact City of Glasgow at 270-651-5131.