Grounds Mechanic

Archdiocese of Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension program

Tuition assistance for children

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform skilled repair and maintenance of lawn, landscape, and heavy equipment across eight cemeteries in four counties. The role includes coordinating repairs and supporting safe operation and training for equipment across all sites.

This full-time, on-site position requires a strong background in small engine and heavy equipment maintenance, a valid driver's license, and a cooperative, organized mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with considerable knowledge and experience with a variety of equipment types and brands.
• Valid state issued driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance is required.
• Small engine technical certificate preferred.
• Experience maintaining and servicing small engine and heavy equipment through formal training and/or on-the-job equivalent experience as an equipment mechanic
• Experience in the cemetery and funeral industry is a plus
• Leadership experience is also a plus
• Knowledge of the Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions, including understanding the Order of Christian Funerals
• Possess a good-natured, flexible, and cooperative attitude
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented particularly with record keeping
• Possess strong time management skills
• Safety-oriented and awareness of PPE, equipment safeguards, and safe practices
• Able to perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Familiar with federal and state laws/regulations applicable to equipment lifecycle management
• Proficient in the use of computers, software, and technology

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair small engine and heavy equipment across cemeteries.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance of grounds heavy equipment and cemetery vehicles.
• Drive between eight cemeteries across four counties.
• Support training for the safe and proper operation, storage and handling of equipment across all cemeteries.
• Demonstrate care in dealings with families, staff, and internal/external contacts.

Skills

Time management

Safety orientation

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Small engine certificate

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic reports directly to the Cemetery Operations Manager and will demonstrate care in all dealings with families, staff, and internal/external contacts. The Maintenance Mechanic will also perform skilled repair and maintenance of primarily small engine equipment including but not limited to: lawn and landscape equipment (mowers, trimmers, chain saws), UTV’s, snowblowers, and other miscellaneous grounds equipment. This role will also coordinate skilled repair and maintenance of grounds heavy equipment including but not limited to: backhoes, mini excavators, dump trucks, mausoleum lifts, vault carts, and other cemetery vehicles. This role will also help support training for the safe and proper operation, storage and handling of all equipment across all cemeteries. This is role requires driving between eight cemeteries across four counties.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent with considerable knowledge and experience with a variety of equipment types and brands
• Valid state issued driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance is required.
• Small engine technical certificate preferred.
• Experience maintaining and servicing small engine and heavy equipment through formal training and/or on-the-job equivalent experience as an equipment mechanic
• Experience in the cemetery and funeral industry is a plus
• Leadership experience is also a plus
• Knowledge of the Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions, including understanding the Order of Christian Funerals
• Possess a good-natured, flexible, and cooperative attitude
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented particularly with record keeping
• Possess strong time management skills
• Safety-oriented and awareness of PPE, equipment safeguards, and safe practices
• Able to perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Familiar with federal and state laws/regulations applicable to equipment lifecycle management
• Proficient in the use of computers, software, and technology

Physical Requirements

• Lift or carry objects weighing between 50-100 lbs.
• Push or pull up to 300 lbs. with a wheeled cart
• Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions

Compensation and Benefits

This position is full-time on-site, 40 hours per week, at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries. Hourly rate of $28 per hour. Some weekend and/or evening hours may be required occasionally. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee offers a full range of benefits, including health, dental, vision, and a pension program. Tuition assistance for children of employees who attend Catholic school is also offered.