Laborer - Cemetery (PT)

Provo City Corporation; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free recreation center admission

Provo City Library Card

Membership discount (25%)

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Provo City Parks & Recreation Department seeks a part-time Laborer - Cemetery to maintain the cemetery year-round. Duties include mowing, sprinkler work, shrub care, and general maintenance of cemetery facilities and equipment.

Must be able to operate heavy equipment and handle manual labor in all weather conditions. Applicants should have physical strength, agility, and the ability to follow directions while communicating courteously with the public.

Qualifications

• Physical strength and agility to perform the work.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate with the public in a courteous manner.
• Knowledge of safe use of hand tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mow grounds by hand or with power mowers.
• Use power string trimmers.
• Install and maintain sprinkler systems and set heads.
• Assist in maintaining shrubs and flower beds.
• Perform general construction and maintenance work on cemetery buildings.
• Operate heavy equipment such as trucks and specialized cemetery maintenance gear.
• Use various hand and power tools for heavy manual labor.
• Maintain tools and equipment and perform related duties.

Skills

Physical strength

Follow directions

Communication

Public interaction

Tools

Power string trimmers

Hand tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Position Title: Laborer - Cemetery (PT)

Job Posting Closing Date: ***OPEN UNTIL FILLED*** [Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.]

The Provo City Parks & Recreation Department is looking for a part-time laborer to work in the Cemetery year-round. This position involves maintaining the cemetery in all weather conditions and using a variety of tools and equipment to provide upkeep. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the services provided to Provo residents by the cemetery are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

Pay Rate: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following great perks:

• a) free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park;
• b) a free Provo City Library Card;
• c) a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only);
• d) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What are the main duties?

• Mow grounds by hand or with power mowers.
• Use power string trimmers.
• Install and maintain sprinkler systems, including affixing and setting sprinkler heads.
• Assist in maintaining shrubs and flower beds.
• Perform general construction and maintenance work on buildings in the cemetery, itself, including plumbing and painting.
• Operate heavy equipment, such as trucks and specialized cemetery maintenance equipment.
• Use various hand and power tools in performance of heavy manual labor.
• Maintain tools and equipment and perform other related duties as required.

What do I need to apply?

Any training or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the work.

Applicant must have the following:

• physical strength and agility to perform the work, ability to follow directions and communicate with the public in a courteous manner, and a knowledge of the safe use of hand tools and equipment required by the position.

What are the hours?

Approximately 25 hours per week, Monday - Saturdays. Exact schedule will be discussed in the interview and schedule is subject to change.

What are the physical environmental factors?

Applicant will be required to work in adverse weather conditions and in high noise levels; and perform the following: bending; carrying; lifting heavy objects; loading; and digging trenches, holes, and other excavations.

What is the selection process?

This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received (at least seven days). Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration. If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City?

By planning growth thoughtfully and managing resources responsibly, we maintain a future for Provo that is vibrant, connected and welcoming for families, students, seniors, and business for generations to come. All of this makes Provo well-managed, friendly, economically vibrant, and livable for people at all stages of life.

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Provo City provides Equal Employment Opportunity under the law to all applicants and employees regarding all terms and conditions of employment regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Provo City also adheres to Federal and State anti-discrimination law and will make reasonable accommodations during the application, selection, and employment process for individuals with disabilities unless those accommodations impose an undue hardship on the City.

Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 25