CITY OF GRAND ISLAND Maintenance Worker - Cemetery Salary in the United States

How much does an Maintenance Worker - Cemetery make at companies like CITY OF GRAND ISLAND in the United States? The average salary for Maintenance Worker - Cemetery at companies like CITY OF GRAND ISLAND in the United States is $55,832 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $48,044 and $63,619. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities2

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What does an Maintenance Worker - Cemetery do at companies like CITY OF GRAND ISLAND?

Perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the City cemetery.
Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
 
Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.
 
Operate maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers, backhoe and loaders for a variety of maintenance operations in the assigned area of responsibility; assist in snow removal activities.
 
Utilize a variety of hand and power tools; assist in routine maintenance of such equipment.
 
Perform routine preventive maintenance on tools and equipment as assigned.
 
Utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed.
 
Perform maintenance duties of cemetery buildings.
 
Perform basic plumbing duties on the cemetery water systems.
 
Perform basic carpentry work and painting for building and maintaining cemetery facilities and equipment.
 
Open and close graves as necessary; assist in funeral preparations; assist public in locating graves.
 
Perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of cemetery's irrigation systems.
 
Water, mow, weed, trim, sod, renovate and fertilize lawns; prune trees and shrubs; plant trees, flowers and shrubs; trim trees.
 
May assist in other sections of the Department as necessary.
 
Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in truck and equipment operations.

Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power tools and hand tools including motorized pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Uses and purposes of general maintenance tools and equipment.

Proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Ability to:

Perform tasks in a variety of operation and maintenance activities.

Perform difficult manual labor tasks including lifting heavy weights, stooping, bending and twisting.

Interpret Cemetery records and maps regarding the location and layout of various cemetery lots.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Provide functional and technical supervision to less experienced personnel.

Work effectively in the absence of close supervision.

Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and other equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.

Assist in the training and supervision of others in the safe operation of equipment and performance of functions.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One to two years of experience comparable to that of maintenance positions within the described work areas.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certification:
 
Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements.

Working Hours:
 
 Tuesday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
 
 Salary:
 
Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table.  Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications.  
 
 Other:
 
 Candidates are subject to a background check.
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Understand the total compensation opportunity for Maintenance Worker - Cemetery at companies like CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

$48,044
$63,619
$55,832
The chart shows total cash compensation for the CITY OF GRAND ISLAND Maintenance Worker - Cemetery in the United States, which includes base, and annual incentives can vary anywhere from $48,044 to $63,619 with an average total cash compensation of $55,832. Total compensation includes the value of any benefits received in addition to your salary and some of the benefits that are most commonly provided within a total compensation package including bonuses, commissions, paid time off, and Insurance. The total cash compensation may get paid differently by industry, location, and other factors.
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