Cemetery Laborer (Permanent Part-Time)

American Fork City; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 21,764 - 30,997; Part time

Job summary

American Fork City is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Cemetery Laborer to support our local cemetery operations. This onsite role involves lawn care, grave digging, marker setting, directing funeral processions, and equipment operation.

You will maintain turf health, irrigation, and seasonal tasks like snow removal. The position emphasizes integrity, compassion for families, and attention to safety while helping preserve our city's history.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in turf cemetery maintenance and related environments.
• Knowledge of cemetery maintenance equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, and mowers.
• Familiarity with landscape and sprinkler systems, safety, and pesticide/herbicide application.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and trimming grass, digging and marking graves, and installing headstones.
• Assist with funerals by directing processions and coordinating activities for families.
• Operate equipment (backhoes, dump trucks, lawn mowers) and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public interaction

Job description

Join American Fork City as a Permanent Part-Time Cemetery Laborer and embark on a rewarding career that emphasizes integrity and longevity. This onsite role provides the unique opportunity to contribute to the local community while working in a tranquil environment, fostering a sense of fulfillment and pride in your efforts. The starting pay for this position is $19.15 per hour, reflecting our commitment to valuing your hard work. Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to preserving our city's history and supporting its residents.

American Fork City: Our Story

American Fork City's mission is to provide excellence in service to residents, visitors, and the business community to foster a high quality of life.

Day to day as a Cemetery Laborer

As aPermanent Part-Time Cemetery Laborer at American Fork City, you will engage in a variety of essential field duties that ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of our cemetery. Your responsibilities will include lawn cutting and trimming, digging and marking graves, and installing headstones, all while developing new sections of the cemetery. You will assist with funerals by directing processions and coordinating activities, providing valuable support to grieving families. Operating various equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, and lawn mowers, you will also perform routine maintenance and repairs on these machines. Additionally, you will oversee the watering and aeration of cemetery turf, manage the automated sprinkler systems, and carry out seasonal duties like snow removal and winterizing sprinkler systems.

Your expertise will contribute to the aesthetic and functional quality of our cemetery while ensuring the care of trees, shrubs, and other plant life.

What you need to be successful

To excel as aPermanent Part-Time Cemetery Laborer at American Fork City, candidates should bring a range of essential skills and experience. Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential, as you'll be interacting with the public and assisting families in navigating cemetery procedures with compassion and clarity.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance upkeep and beautification of turf cemeteries, facilities, and related environs.
• Some knowledge of maintenance equipment such as backhoe loader, dump truck, mowers, tractors, power overseeders, aerators, thatchers, trimmers, etc.;
• Some knowledge of landscape and sprinkler system design; flow pumps; of hazards and safety precautions associated with equipment operations; of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and proper application of the same;
• Some knowledge of turf and greens management.

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?