Cemetery Laborer

City of Glasgow • Glasgow, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate direction, performs routine heavy labor related to cemetery operations and maintenance.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (GED)
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to successfully complete background and drug screenings
• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance practices and the safe use of tools and related equipment
• Ability to learn and follow procedures for grave preparation, grounds maintenance, and funeral support
• Ability to safely operate assigned vehicles, machinery, and equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and carry out assigned work accurately
• Ability to perform basic measurements and layout work associated with grave preparation and maintenance activities
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and follow established safety practices around equipment, excavations, and work areas
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers, funeral personnel, and the public
• Ability to conduct oneself appropriately and respectfully around funeral services, cemetery visitors, and grieving families

Responsibilities

• Plants trees and shrubs, removes dead trees and shrubs, waters, and trims cemetery grounds
• Marks off, digs, and fills graves using sod cutter, backhoe, shovels, dump trucks, and other equipment
• Assists at funerals by hauling flowers and equipment
• Cleans gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures
• Loads and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, and heavy mechanical equipment
• Assists in semi-skilled work such as plumbing, carpentry, and concrete
• Mows and rakes grass and leaves
• Shovels snow for public and employee safety
• Performs related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED