Lead Foreman

Diocese of Providence; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Providence is looking for a Lead Foreman to oversee cemetery operations in Cranston, Rhode Island. This role requires strong management skills, compassion, and at least five years of experience working in cemeteries. Responsibilities include training staff, ensuring safety, and maintaining grounds to honor the Catholic faith. The position requires physical capability and people skills to assist bereaved families. This is a union position offering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in cemeteries for at least five (5) years.
• Capable of performing physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to use power tools and manual maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the cemetery.
• Ensure interment services are conducted with dignity.
• Train employees on safe use of tools and equipment.

Skills

Experience in cemeteries

People skills

Use of power tools and manual maintenance equipment

Compassion and empathy

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Position Corporation: Catholic Cemeteries

Position Title: Lead Foreman

Position Status: Union

General Description

To ensure overall cemetery operations are conducted according to the services and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. This person will be responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of their respective cemetery, including buildings and equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible directly to the Operations Manager & Director for the operation & management of their respective cemetery.
• Ensure that all interment services are conducted with dignity and respect to the Roman Catholic Church.
• Be familiar with local & state laws regarding cemeteries as well as the Order of Christian Funerals.
• Planning, scheduling, & dispatching staff through the cemetery for proper grounds maintenance & conducting of funerals.
• Properly train all employees to use all hand and motorized tools safely.
• Notify mechanics of any operational concerns of tools, equipment, machinery, or vehicles.
• Notify the carpenter of any building repair concerns.
• Responsible for the safety of all employees & visitors by ensuring Field & Chapel Foreman are properly supervising monitoring staff.
• Contact the Operations Manager or Director immediately of any safety concerns, accidents, or incidents.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Operations Manager & Director assisting with the care and maintenance of the cemetery.
• Be well versed in the rules, regulations, policies, & procedures of the Catholic Cemeteries.
• Assist families with any concerns and/or questions about the grounds of the cemetery.
• Assist families with sales questions on all cemetery spaces and conduct such sales if the Family Sales Counselor is not present.
• Be flexible in assisting the overall operations of Catholic Cemeteries including coverage of other Lead Foremen or temporarily dispatching staff to other locations.

Required Education, Skills and Abilities

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Must have experience in cemeteries for at least five (5) years.
• Must be capable of performing a variety of physical tasks and movements including lifting up to 50 lbs. or more routinely.
• Other physical tasks/movements include but are not limited to standing, pushing/pulling, walking, stooping, bending, climbing, driving, crawling, kneeling and squatting.
• Must be able to use power tools and manual maintenance equipment.
• Must have people skills and able to work well with others.
• Project a positive and respectful image to co-workers and visitors reflecting the Catholic faith.
• Must display compassion and empathy in dealing with the loss of a family member.