Cemetery Maintenance Worker

City of Newnan • Newnan, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cemetery Maintenance Worker
City of Newnan
Love working outdoors? Are you searching for a rewarding career? If you have a strong work ethic and like working with your hands and heart, we have the job for you! We are seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Worker to join our team at the City of Newnan where we offer a friendly and supportive work environment.
Our ideal candidate will be able to successfully operate a variety of equipment including lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and other types of landscaping and excavating equipment. As a member of this team, you work together to ensure the appearance and maintenance of our properties for our citizens and families.

Requirements

• Valid state driver's license required.
• Background check, Motor vehicle history, and Pre-employment drug screen must be successfully completed.
• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in grounds maintenance including the operation of motorized equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cemetery Equipment Operator or Cemetery Maintenance Supervisor in burial site preparation; cut and remove sod from marked area; move pillar markers as necessary; load dirt onto a flatbed truck; prepare site bed as necessary; remove excavated dirt to remote site.
• Return dirt from remote site to burial site; operate fuel-powered tamp to fix grave; re-lay sod; use hand tamp to level site.
• Perform general maintenance and clean-up of grounds; operate fuel-powered string trimmer during growing season; rake leaves during non-growing season; operate fuel-powered leaf blower, trim bushes and trees; pick up fallen limbs.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• May be required to work after-hours and weekends; assigned to work on a rotating weekend schedule.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision for employee and family at remarkably affordable pricing, plan available with no cost to employee
• Basic Life Insurance for employee and family at no cost to employee, additional Voluntary Life options for employee and family
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account linked to provider for ease of use
• Short-term and Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity options available
• Retirement Benefit – 10% City Contribution into a 401a account, with up to an additional 3% match
• 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for continued education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation - Holiday - Sick - Comp paid time accruals

What This Job Offers

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