Groundskeeper

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Cemetery Groundskeeper to serve at St. Mary's Cemetery in Norfolk, VA. This non-exempt, full-time role involves maintaining grounds, assisting with interments, safety, and customer assistance.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or equivalent; six months of groundskeeping experience; ability to operate lawn equipment; and a valid driver's license if using cemetery vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of grounds keeping or landscaping experience required.
• Experience with lawn and garden equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety rules and regulations; reports safety concerns to supervisor.
• Maintains cemetery appearance; installs/maintains landscaping, spreads pesticide/herbicide as directed.
• Pressure wash vehicles and equipment as instructed.
• Keeps shop area safe and clean.
• Cleans mausoleums and statues.
• Assists with interment/entombment; digs and sets graves; opens/closes graves, niches, crypts; places markers.
• Purchases supplies within established procedures.
• Maintains records with supervisor; ensures accuracy and safeguards.
• Assists clients with locating gravesites.

Job description

• Location 3000 Church Street,Norfolk, VA, 23504,United States
• Job Category Eastern
• Industry Groundskeeper, Cemetery Worker, Catholic Jobs
• Employee Type FT Hourly
• Required Degree High school

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Cemetery Groundskeeper to serve at St. Mary's Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Non-exempt Full-time - 40 Hrs

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all safety rules and regulations. Brings safety concerns to direct supervisor.
• Responsible for the overall presentation and appearance of the cemetery which includes: spreading of pesticide/herbicide, and planting/maintaining landscaping
• Pressure wash vehicles and equipment as instructed.
• Maintain shop area in a safe and clean manner.
• Cleans mausoleums and statues.
• Works individually or in partnership with another groundskeeper to: properly ensure accuracy of interment and entombment; dig and set up graves; open and close graves, niches, crypts; and sets markers, crypt bars and niche bars.
• Purchase supplies within established procedures.
• Work with supervisor to ensure all record keeping is done within established procedures and with adequate safeguards to ensure accuracy.
• Assist clients with the location of gravesites.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education:

At least some high school education. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

At least six months of grounds keeping or landscaping experience required. Experience with lawn and garden equipment required.

Require:

If employee uses the cemetery vehicle, the employee must have a valid driver’s license and is subject to a driving history background check for insurance purposes.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, stoop, kneel crouch, and talk and hear. Employees are required to work onsite Monday – Friday with occasional weekend work when necessary.

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is a great place to work. As a diocese, we are a family-oriented and faith-centered group of individuals who welcome the diversity of our people and actively focus on creating a comfortable and productive workplace. We have a long-standing commitment to justice in the workplace, and we are proud of our employment practices that serve over 2,700 lay and religious employees, employers and clergy serving in the Pastoral Center, parishes, schools, and other agencies.