Cemetery Seasonal

City of Alliance Nebraska•Eleven, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you someone who values detail, respect, and meaningful work? As a Seasonal Cemetery Maintenance Worker, you’ll help maintain cemetery grounds and facilities with care and professionalism, ensuring a peaceful and well-kept environment for visitors and families. This entry-level seasonal position performs maintenance work involving cemetery grounds, equipment, and facilities. Duties may include grounds maintenance, assisting with the opening and closing of graves, locating and measuring grave sites, performing fill and compaction, maintaining headstones and surrounding areas, and completing custodial and facility upkeep tasks. Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather and generally involves full-time hours, with schedules that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on service needs (with flexibility for summer activities). This role requires physical endurance, attention to detail, and a respectful approach to sensitive work.

Requirements

Be comfortable performing physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions
Be able to lift, dig, shovel, compact, and perform manual tasks for extended periods
Be reliable, respectful, and able to follow established procedures and safety protocols
Be able to work independently and as part of a team
Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers
Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and methods
Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
Working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
Valid state driver’s license required
Ability to drive standard transmission vehicles