Seasonal Cemetery Laborer

Life Remembered; Lower Burrell (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking seasonal cemetery laborers to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing essential grounds maintenance tasks, including mowing, landscaping, and operating various tools and equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and possess the ability to lift heavy objects. This position is perfect for individuals who thrive in a team environment and are committed to delivering high-quality service. Join a forward-thinking company that values personal accountability and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of families during their time of need.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.
• Ability to perform manual tasks in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, and planting.
• Operate various hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Machinery operation

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Teamwork

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Zero turn mowers

Weed whacker

Hedge clippers

Leaf blowers

Job description

Join a team of do-ers that are reimagining the death care industry while providing world-class service to each and every family in our care.

The families we serve are at the core of our being. Our priority is always to better their experience with us and to exceed their expectations by providing world-class service.

Personal Accountability

We are on an ambitious journey together. To succeed, we must all remember to hold ourselves to a high standard that will yield results in our collective journey together.

Quality

Our families entrusted us with the care of their loved ones for eternity. We must always hold our properties, our products, and our service to high quality standards in their honor.

Teamwork

We must always recognize the amazing individuals on our team. However, at the same time, we must also recognize that it’s only through teamwork that we achieve greatness.

A Will to Win

We must always foster the Will to Win in every aspect of our business and in our position within the industry - whether it is providing exceptional service to a family or surpassing the competition.

Constant Improvement

As we progress forward, we must consistently examine and improve all areas of the business regardless of the status quo that has been set either by us or our predecessors.

This is a seasonal position, April through October. The seasonal cemetery laborer performs manual work including basic grounds maintenance and improvements and assists with more involved tasks and projects (including irrigation, landscaping, etc.). Performs basic park repairs and improvements. Performs other duties as required.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mowing grass; operating a weed eater; planting, trimming and edging shrubbery, trees, grass and flowers; raking leaves; brush removal; chipping and removing trash and debris.
• Operates hand tools; power tools; small to heavy equipment including zero turn mowers, push mower, weed whacker, hedge clippers, and leaf blowers.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be capable of performing all essential job functions.
• Must be available to work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Must be able to operate machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Must possess the vision, hearing, ability, and dexterity necessary to operate motorized vehicles, equipment, tools and power tools; frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance; lift up to 75 lbs., move by pulling, pushing, rolling objects exceeding 75 lbs.
• Must be able to perform tasks primarily in an outdoor environment in extreme weather conditions.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.