Grounds Worker II

Diocese of Orange; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Orange seeks a Grounds Worker II to perform interments and support the Christian Funeral Rite of Committal. You will maintain cemetery grounds and facilities with respect and decorum, ensuring safe operations throughout daily duties.

Requirements include a valid CA driver's license, one year as Grounds Worker I or equivalent, and operator certifications for Mausoleum Lift and Tractor Skip Loader. This full-time, non-exempt role offers 40 hours weekly with a $23–$26 hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid CA Driver's License and auto insurance.
• Understand safety training and follow Safety Program.
• One year as Grounds Worker I or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of landscaping, irrigation, and grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform interments and assist in the Christian Funeral Rite of Committal.
• Maintain cemetery grounds and facilities with respect and decorum.
• Observe safe working practices at all times.
• Set up, break down, and relocate tent frames and canopies.
• Operate cemetery equipment and inspect for safe condition.
• Read maps, locate interment sites, and mark locations.
• Assist visitors and respond to questions with courtesy.

Skills

Valid CA driver's license

Outdoor work resilience

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Education

Mausoleum Lift Operator Certification

Tractor Skip Loader Operator Certification

Tools

Mausoleum Lift

Tractor Skip Loader

Equipment operation

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Grounds Worker II
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
DEPARTMENT: Cemeteries
REPORTS TO: Cemetery Supervisor and Manager
PAY RANGE: $23 - $26 per hour

SCHEDULE: 40 weekly hours
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

• Cemetery Management, Staff, Administrators, Family Service Counselors, Priests, Parishes, Pastoral Center Staff
• Visitors, Vendors, Mortuaries,Department of Health, Banks, Security Personnel

SUMMARY OVERVIEW:
Grounds Workers represent the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange and are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church. Their primary responsibility is performing interments and assisting in the Christian Funeral Rite of Committal and burial including maintaining the cemetery grounds and facilities with respect and decorum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Observe safe working practices at all times
2. Responsible for adhering to Interment Procedures as written and trained, copy attached
3. Assist with Dis-interments as assigned
4. Ability to properly seal vault lids, operate casket, and vault lowering devices.
5. Operate mausoleum lift, apply casket protectors, sealing and ventilating crypts.
6. Promptly report any observed lapses, errors, or safety concerns to Supervisor or Manager
7. Ability to read cemetery maps and find grave locations
8. Responsible to accurately measure, locate and mark interment site for opening
9. Set up, break down, and relocate tent frames and canopies
10. Thorough knowledge of Cemeteries Rules and Regulations
11. Exhibit operational proficiency on all standard equipment used in cemetery operations, excluding Backhoe
12. Exhibit good mechanical skills and ability to perform minor adjustments and repairs.
13. Inspect tools and equipment used daily for safe operating condition, proper maintenance
14. Check motorized equipment used daily for proper maintenance including fluid and pressure levels, refill if needed
15. Participate in Safety Training
16. Assist visitors with questions and concerns, refer to Supervisor or Office when appropriate
17. Treat coworkers and visitors with respect at all times
18. Effectively communicate with coworkers and supervisors verbally or with radios
19. Properly install and reinstall Memorials, Plaques, and Flower Vases
20. Perform cemetery maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, hedging and leveling
21. Available to work weekends, overtime, and selected holidays.
22. Performs other work related tasks.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Tractor Skip Loader development
2. Enhance knowledge of Specialist Level skills
3. Develop Leadership and Supervisory skills

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• Possess and maintain a valid CA Driver's License and current Auto Insurance
• Acquired higher knowledge of landscaping, irrigation, building and grounds maintenance
• Minimum of one year active experience as a Grounds Worker I
• Obtain Mausoleum Lift Operator Certification
• Obtain Tractor Skip Loader Operator Certification
• Ability to understand safety training and follow compliance with established Safety Program
• History of maintaining effective and respectful working relationships
• Minimum of one year experience as Grounds Worker I or equivalent experience

DESIRED:

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Equipment operation experience
• Advanced skills such as equipment repair/maintenance, welding, irrigation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typical Working Conditions:
Generally outdoors with exposure to various and extreme weather conditions. Often working around heavy equipment and excavations. May work in confined spaces. Work may deal with a high level of emotion from visitors.

Equipment Used:

• Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers, Sod Cutter
• Vault and Casket Lowering Devices, Lid Placers, Mausoleum Lift
• Fuel Pumps, Dispensers, and Filling containers
• Utility Vehicles, Pickup Trucks, Family Transports, Carts, Vans

Essential Physical Tasks:

• The job is frequently expected to lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing more than 100 lbs. without the assistance of mobile, powered equipment and at heights up to 12'
• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required (i.e. between 75% and 90% of time on the job).
• Physical work pace and/or exertion bring on an occasional amount of physical fatigue.