CEMETERY WORKER 2 - Wednesday through Saturday Shift

Lehi City; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehi City is seeking a Cemetery Worker 2 to perform general and skilled cemetery duties, turf management, and facilities maintenance. The role requires coordinating cemetery activities, assisting with funerals, and helping locate graves under supervision.

Some lead responsibilities may arise in the absence of the Cemetery Supervisor or Sexton. Schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in cemetery maintenance or related field preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform cemetery maintenance, turf management, and beautification tasks.
• Assist with funerals by directing processions and coordinating cemetery activities.
• Assist head stone and vault companies; may oversee work in supervisor's absence.
• Respond to public inquiries and explain cemetery procedures and policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Backhoe

Mowers

Tractors

Aerators

Trimmers

Sprinkler systems

Job description

CEMETERY WORKER 2- Wednesday through Saturday Shift

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

PAY RATE: $20.99 - $29.38 per hour, depending on qualifications & experience, with starting wage not typically above the mid-point of the range ($25.18).

SCHEDULE: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm (Wednesday - Saturday), some holidays required.

DEPARTMENT: Cemetery

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of general skilled and semi-skilled duties related to cemetery operations, cemetery turf management and beautification, facilities maintenance, construction and repair; responds to public questions, explains cemetery procedures and policies; assists with funerals by directing processions and coordinating cemetery activities; assists people in locating graves; supervises the work of head stone and vault companies. May act as lead worker in the absence of Cemetery Supervisor or Cemetery Sexton.

RESPONSIBLITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience in the maintenance, upkeep, and beautification of turf and cemeteries or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have a working knowledge of cemetery maintenance equipment such as backhoe, mowers, tractors, aerators and trimmers.
• Knowledge and application of landscape and sprinkler systems.
• Understanding of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and pesticides.
• Ability to recognize, identify, and apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and insects.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisor, subordinates, and the public.

Employment in this position is conditional upon passing a pre-employment background and drug test. The City's drug test and background check policy can be found in its entirety here:https://www.lehi-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Employee-Policy-Manual-July-1-2024.pdf - https://www.lehi-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Employee-Policy-Manual-July-1-2024.pdf