Cemetery (Seasonal)

CITY OF CHEYENNE • Cheyenne, WY

19d • $14 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of entry level labor activities in the routine maintenance of Cemetery grounds.

Requirements

• Punctuality and job attendance is required, except for authorized leave.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Over 18 years of age: Skills to operate powered equipment and vehicles used in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time in extreme temperatures, extended exposure to sunlight, and inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform the job to the satisfaction of the Cemetery Manager.
• Formal or informal education, training, or experience which ensures the ability for successful job performance.
• Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of application.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a driver’s license and a clean driving record to operate powered mobile equipment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must pass a background check and a drug test.

Nice To Haves

• At least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Experience in the operation of commercial grounds maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the cemetery complex: string trimming, seeding, fertilizing and turf cultivation
• Operate and maintain string trimmers, push mowers, backpack blowers, shovels, rakes, and a variety of hand tools
• Over 18 years of age, occasionally operate and maintain: UTV’s, automobiles, and tractor equipment
• Perform cemetery maintenance, including leveling and aligning memorial markers, painting, grave stabilization and the repair of uneven ground
• Assist with the repair of underground irrigation systems.
• Perform janitorial duties of cemetery buildings, equipment and vehicles.
• Trash pick-up of cemetery grounds.
• Report all acts of vandalism or damage to buildings, grounds and equipment to full-time staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Work limited overtime hours including Saturdays, holidays, and Community Recreation and Events functions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed