Cemetery Maintenance Worker (Grade 7/6) (Continuous)

City of Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Huntsville’s Cemetery Department is seeking qualified applicants for Cemetery Maintenance Worker positions. The role involves manual grounds maintenance across city cemeteries, operating small to medium equipment, trucks and tractors, and performing routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Applicants should have experience in grounds maintenance or construction and some truck/tractor operation experience. A valid driver’s license is required, and a Class B CDL is desirable for this role.

Qualifications

• Some experience in grounds maintenance or construction work and some experience driving a truck or tractor, or mower; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Class B CDL is desirable.

Responsibilities

• This is manual work requiring physical strength in maintaining City cemetery grounds.
• Work requires skill in the operation of small to medium equipment, trucks, and farm tractors.
• Work involves performing a wide variety of cemetery maintenance tasks.
• Work also involves the operation of small to medium sized tractors and mowers; scheduling or performing preventive maintenance and performing minor repairs.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Truck/tractor operation

Physical strength

Valid driver’s license

CDL desirable

Job description

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S CEMETERY DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville’s Cemetery department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our

Cemetery Maintenance Worker position(s).

Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.

About our Department:

All nine City-maintained cemeteries are located within the city limits. Only four have active burials: Maple Hill, Glenwood, Northside and Brandontown. The City sells plots for the Maple Hill Cemetery. The City’s cemeteries function not only as historic landmarks but also educational tools in educating Huntsville’s children.

Cemetery Maintenance Worker Position Overview:

This is manual work requiring physical strength in maintaining City cemetery grounds. Work requires skill in the operation of small to medium equipment, trucks, and farm tractors. Work involves performing a wide variety of cemetery maintenance tasks. Work also involves the operation of small to medium sized tractors and mowers; scheduling or performing preventive maintenance and performing minor repairs.

Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:

Some experience in grounds maintenance or construction work and some experience driving a truck or tractor, or mower; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid driver’s license is required.

Class B CDL is desirable.

For More Information Regarding the Cemetery Maintenance Worker Job Duties, Please Visit the Websites Below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/1443591

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville EEOP Short Form Upon Request