Cemetery Technician

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

14d

About The Position

Cemetery Technicians are responsible for maintaining the grounds, performing duties associated with individual burials, providing direct assistance to customers including families, vendors, and funeral homes. Technicians assist with property sales and services, service preparation, setting memorials, and after-care of the service area including turf maintenance and automated sprinkler system maintenance, and records management, and office coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' grounds maintenance, irrigation repair and/or concrete flat work experience and/or a combination or experience and education.
• Possess a valid Colorado driver's license and a good driving record.
• Knowledge in the use of operating hand and power tools.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate midsize equipment in hazardous environment.
• Ability to operate mid-size excavation equipment as well as all grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., backhoe, dump truck, commercial mowers, etc.).
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training beyond normally gained in a program of less than 18 months duration desired.
• English/Spanish bilingual skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for interment including layout, excavation, and set-up, excavation and compaction, turf care, and memorial foundation installation.
• Provides turf care including watering program, fertilization program, mowing schedule and fill program, weed abatement, irrigation, and addressing continual settling of graves and turf troubleshooting.
• Assists in pre-need and at-need sales of property and opening and closing services, taking of complaints and providing office support.
• Works during special functions including Memorial Day, Wreaths Across America, Volunteer weekend projects, and History tours.
• Provides maintenance records including mechanical preventive maintenance and repair, parts and usage and replacement, grounds fertilization program, and fuel records and inventory.
• Maintains and repairs automated irrigation system.
• Provides upkeep of buildings, roads, other grounds maintenance i.e. fence repair, signs, cold storage/fill medium area, snow removal, and tree care.
• Provides customer service working with industry partners concerning foundation orders, burial vaults, and services; consulting with family members concerning maintenance requests and concerns; and following through with game plans.
• Provides direction to staff; this position works in concert with a steady stream of community service volunteers as well as seasonal labor.

Benefits

• The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.
• This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees