Cemetery Laborer

American Fork City•American Fork, UT

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Join American Fork City as a Full-Time Cemetery Laborer and embark on a rewarding career that emphasizes integrity and longevity. This onsite role provides the unique opportunity to contribute to the local community while working in a tranquil environment, fostering a sense of fulfillment and pride in your efforts. The starting pay for this position is $18.24 per hour, reflecting our commitment to valuing your hard work. Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to preserving our city's history and supporting its residents. You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and an American Fork Fitness Center pass. Applying for this position means becoming an integral part of a legacy that lasts, working in a role that offers both stability and a deep connection to the community in which you live. American Fork City: Our Story American Fork City's mission is to provide excellence in service to residents, visitors, and the business community to foster a high quality of life. Day to day as a Cemetery Laborer As a Full-Time Cemetery Laborer at American Fork City, you will engage in a variety of essential field duties that ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of our cemetery. Your responsibilities will include lawn cutting and trimming, digging and marking graves, and installing headstones, all while developing new sections of the cemetery. You will assist with funerals by directing processions and coordinating activities, providing valuable support to grieving families. Operating various equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, and lawn mowers, you will also perform routine maintenance and repairs on these machines. Additionally, you will oversee the watering and aeration of cemetery turf, manage the automated sprinkler systems, and carry out seasonal duties like snow removal and winterizing sprinkler systems. Your expertise will contribute to the aesthetic and functional quality of our cemetery while ensuring the care of trees, shrubs, and other plant life. What you need to be successful To excel as a Full-Time Cemetery Laborer at American Fork City, candidates should bring a range of essential skills and experience. Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential, as you'll be interacting with the public and assisting families in navigating cemetery procedures with compassion and clarity.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal communication skills
One (1) year of experience in the maintenance upkeep and beautification of turf cemeteries, facilities, and related environs.
Some knowledge of maintenance equipment such as backhoe loader, dump truck, mowers, tractors, power overseeders, aerators, thatchers, trimmers, etc.
Some knowledge of landscape and sprinkler system design
Some knowledge of flow pumps
Some knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with equipment operations
Some knowledge of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and proper application of the same
Some knowledge of turf and greens management.

Responsibilities

Lawn cutting and trimming
Digging and marking graves
Installing headstones
Developing new sections of the cemetery
Assisting with funerals by directing processions and coordinating activities
Operating various equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, and lawn mowers
Performing routine maintenance and repairs on machines
Overseeing the watering and aeration of cemetery turf
Managing the automated sprinkler systems
Carrying out seasonal duties like snow removal and winterizing sprinkler systems
Ensuring the care of trees, shrubs, and other plant life