Groundsworker - Calvary Cemetery (Los Angeles)

Archdiocese-of-La; California (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

403B Plan

Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Great Work Perks

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Archdiocese of Los Angeles seeks a Groundsworker for Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles. This full-time, non-exempt role supports interment activities, maintains cemetery grounds and buildings, and covers 40 hours weekly with overtime as needed.

You will operate backhoes, prepare graves, trim memorials, mow and clean, and assist priests and funeral directors as required. Requirements include a valid driver’s license, basic education, and on-the-job training in landscaping equipment; experience with

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License, good driving record and automobile insurance.
• General education sufficient to understand and observe written and oral instructions.
• Previous grounds-care experience is helpful.
• On-the-job training for lawn maintenance and landscaping equipment, excavation safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interment/entombment and site preparation.
• Trim memorials and maintain cemetery grounds.
• Operate cemetery equipment and vehicles.
• Perform janitorial and grounds maintenance.
• Assist funeral attendees as needed.
• Maintain safe handling of cemetery property and equipment.

Skills

Driving

Grounds-care experience

On-the-job training

Safety awareness

Education

General education

Tools

Lawn maintenance equipment

Landscaping equipment

Edging & trimming equipment

Job description

Groundsworker - Calvary Cemetery (Los Angeles)

#XRA-498

Job Description

Location: Calvary Cemetery - Los Angeles

Status: Non - Exempt, Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Works in the direct interment/entombment of the deceased, or disinterment/dis-entombment of remains. Trims memorials and monuments on cemetery grounds. Maintains cemetery grounds and buildings under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor. Full time position requires 40 hours per week. Overtime is required as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

• Sets up graves for interment services, seals vault, backfills and tamps graves, replaces sod; trims all memorials and monuments on cemetery grounds.
• Sets up tents as necessary, handles and stores dirt sheets and greens.
• Mow, edges, sweeps lawns.
• Removes flowers, cares for vases.
• Prunes, fertilizes and waters the grounds.
• Cares for flower beds and areas around buildings.
• Raises graves and memorials, levels lawn.
• Cleans automobiles and equipment.
• Driving Cemetery Vehicles and/or equipment.
• Cleans office and performs janitorial maintenance.
• Gathers and removes trash.
• Acts as funeral attendant; assists priests, patrons and funeral directors as necessary.
• Performs other cemetery tasks as directed by Supervisor.
• Maintains good personal appearance; conducts self in a manner befitting funerals and respect for the dead.
• Responsible for safe and careful handling of all cemetery property and equipment; makes certain of its proper use and security.
• Makes certain all equipment is clean and stored properly; informs Supervisor of any needed maintenance or repairs to equipment, or buildings.
• Ground worker in small cemeteries operates backhoe and performs minor maintenance work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Valid Driver’s License, good driving record and automobile insurance.
• General education sufficient to understand and observe written and oral instructions, directions and safety rules.
• Previous experience in grounds-care helpful.
• Training in lawn maintenance and landscaping equipment, excavation safety -- all on the job training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community.
• Application of on-the-job training in procedures and safety practices.
• Basic edging and trimming equipment operation and repair.

Skill in:

• Acquiring necessary skills from on-the-job training.

Ability to:

• Complete job on owns after initial instruction from Supervisor.
• Write, read, and follow instructions.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
• Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending stooping, and walking.
• Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands and arms.

Our Benefits include:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pension Plan
• 403B Plan
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• *Great Work Perks (Amusement Parks, Car Rentals & Hotel, Restaurant, and Shopping discounts)
• SIGN ON BONUS
  • 2% bonus, commensurate with level of annual compensation
  • Must be employed for 6 months - in good standing.
  • Full amount paid at 6 months.
  • Excludes temporary employees.

Location(s)

4201 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles , California 90023-2017 , United States

Open Positions

1

Salary Range

$19.28-$23.62

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These policies apply to hiring, promotion, transfer, and termination. The archdiocese has the right to be the sole judge of merit, competence, and qualifications, and can favor Catholic applicants and current employees in all employment decisions. Every effort is made to hire staff into positions that will use their abilities most effectively and meet archdiocesan needs. Under no circumstances will an applicant be hired, or a staff member be retained if he or she has been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude.

Job-related criteria are used in making employment selection decisions. Selection criteria are based on the specific applicant’s job skills relative to the essential functions of the job and the minimum qualifications and responsibilities of the job vacancy for which the applicant has applied. All staff are expected to fulfill the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation for any disabilities or medical condition they may have.