Cemetery Operations Lead & Equipment Operator

Winfield Self Service; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winfield seeks a Cemetery Sexton to oversee operations and maintenance at the city cemetery. You will lead maintenance staff in grave digging, grounds care, and headstone work, while ensuring safety and accuracy of burial records.

Responsibilities include coordinating grave openings/closings, locating graves, showing lots for sale, and supervising a small crew (including pre-release inmates) under city policy. Strong leadership and diligence are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Three years cemetery operation and maintenance experience.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL).
• Must obtain supervisory certification for Department of Corrections within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform operation and maintenance work at the city cemetery.
• Direct maintenance workers in digging graves, mowing, seeding, and grounds upkeep.
• Open/close graves and level graves as required.
• Locate graves and show lots for sale.
• Install and straighten headstones; operate backhoe or mini excavator and mowers safely.
• Lead a small team including pre-release inmates; follow safety policies.
• Maintain burial records; build positive relationships with public and staff.
• Respond to emergencies; long hours may be required; support city mission.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Equipment selection

Financial management

Personnel management

Critical thinking

Time management

Oral comprehension

Oral expression

Written comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Job description

The City of Winfield seeks a Cemetery Sexton to oversee operations and maintenance at the city cemetery. You will lead maintenance staff in grave digging, grounds care, and headstone work, while ensuring safety and accuracy of burial records.

Responsibilities include coordinating grave openings/closings, locating graves, showing lots for sale, and supervising a small crew (including pre-release inmates) under city policy. Strong leadership and diligence are required.