What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cemetery Grounds Laborer position at Floral Hills Memory Gardens?
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Participates in openings and closings for interments, entombments, inurnments, and disinterment as well as the installation of memorials and markers. Performs grounds and facilities maintenance.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
· Performs openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnments.
· Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers.
· Installs outer burial containers.
· Handles and completes work orders from client families
· Responds to and completes requests for service/work orders
· Fills grave, tamps, seeds or sods
· Adheres to all Company safety rules and Universal Precautions.
· Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines and equipment
· Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
· Completes Dignity University courses and other training as assigned.
· Adheres to all standards of the Dignity Memorial Promise.
· Performs all other duties as assigned by management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
· Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower, chain saw and pump
· Ability to operate mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, a dump truck, tractor, utility vehicle, marker trailed, dump trailer, jack hammer, tamper and backhoe
· Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure)
· Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
· Ability to work in various adverse weather conditions
· Understands safety and security issues and implications
· Mechanical aptitude
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location