Seasonal Laborer - Cemetery

City-of-Rochester-Hill; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rochester Hills is looking for a Cemetery Grounds MaintenanceWorker to support the Cemetery Division in maintaining grounds, assisting with funeral preparations, headstone installations, and marker systems. Work may be day shifts with occasional evenings or weekends to serve residents and patrons.

Responsibilities include lawn care, pruning, equipment upkeep, snow removal in season, and light office tasks such as auditing cemetery records and delivering mail to City Hall.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Michigan driver's license with no more than four points currently on record.
• Acceptable criminal history.
• Basic proficiency with office computers and related software.
• Previous experience with grounds maintenance or light equipment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs grounds maintenance, including lawn care, weed control, grave and lawn repairs, irrigation upkeep, pruning, tree and branch removal, and litter collection.
• Assists with cemetery operations, including funeral preparations, headstone and foundation installations, and maintaining the grave marker identification disc system.
• Completes custodial duties in the office and chapel, and supports general equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Contributes to seasonal tasks such as snow removal and election signage setup.
• Assists in administrative tasks, including auditing cemetery records, retrieving parts and fuel, and delivering mail to City Hall.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Light equipment operation

Office computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Irrigation systems

Job description

An employee in this classification is responsible for routine maintenance duties related to the cemeteries. Employees employed within the Cemetery Division of the Clerk’s Department will be assigned to work in teams or independently throughout the City’s Cemeteries. Work is generally performed on day shifts (7:30am-4:00pm) but may occasionally include evenings, weekends. Employees in this position are integral to maintaining the beautiful grounds of the City of Rochester Hills while providing a positive experience for Rochester Hills residents and other patrons of the Cemeteries.

• Performs grounds maintenance, including lawn care, weed control, grave and lawn repairs, irrigation upkeep, pruning, tree and branch removal, and litter collection.
• Assists with cemetery operations, including funeral preparations, headstone and foundation installations, and maintaining the grave marker identification disc system.
• Completes custodial duties in the office and chapel, and supports general equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Contributes to seasonal tasks such as snow removal and election signage setup.
• Assists in administrative tasks, including auditing cemetery records, retrieving parts and fuel, and delivering mail to City Hall.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than four points currently on record.
• Acceptable Criminal History.
• Basic proficiency with office computers and related software.
• Previous experience with grounds maintenance or light equipment operation preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 70 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Examination Information:

Review of Application Materials: To determine possession of minimum qualifications.

Oral Evaluation of Qualifications (Interview): To evaluate employment history, communication skills and other factors related to successful performance in this position. (Minimum Passing Score: 70%)

Note: Candidates for this position must pass a physical exam including drug screen.

Note: Examination information may be modified for administrative purposes.

This position will be posted until filled.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

It is the policy of the City of Rochester Hills to hire qualified individuals with limiting conditions in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Applicants having a limiting disability requiring some special accommodation to participate in the examination process, as described above, must notify the Human Resources Department of that fact at the time of application, or at least one week prior to test date. Questions relative to this matter should be referred to the Director of Human Resources.