Field Laborer - Full Time

The Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland•Avon, OH

4d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Laborer mows, trims, and maintains cemetery grounds, carrying out field duties as assigned by the Field Manager and directed by the Foreman on-site. This position is responsible for completing all assigned operations on time and in accordance with safety guidelines and requirements. Additional responsibilities include snow removal and other general cemetery care and landscaping duties within the Field Department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Current and valid driver’s license required
Clean driving history
6 months or more related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to kneel, bend, and pull weeds by hand around bushes, trees, and flower beds.
Ability to operate heavy machinery such as a dump truck and backhoe.
High level of customer service.
Excellent oral communication.
Ability to read and interpret written information.
Ability to observe safety and security procedures.
Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, and use hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in landscaping, grounds keeping or lawn care (commercial or residential).
Hands-on experience operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, or tractor .
Experience in cemetery, funeral services, or grave preparation work.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), depending on vehicle requirements.
OSHA 10 certification or equivalent general safety training
Experience in a customer-facing role requiring composure and discretion, particularly around grieving families.

Responsibilities

Prepares graves and maintains cemetery grounds.
Performs snow removal.
Performs landscaping duties, including trimming grass and weeds, pruning trees and shrubbery, and mowing grass.
Operates a variety of equipment, including mowers, string trimmers, Cushman utility vehicles, backhoe, dump truck, tractor, bed edger, hedge trimmer, and chain saw.
Positions casket-lowering device on the grave and covers the dirt pile and sod with artificial grass carpet.
Erects tent/canopy and arranges folding chairs to prepare the site for burial service; removes sod from the gravesite.
Prepares the ground for burial, including locating the gravesite by section, lot, and plot number, and marking the area to be excavated.
Digs the grave to a specified depth, places the vault and foundation grave marker, and sets the grave marker in concrete.
Opens and closes mausoleum vaults.
Ensures all work is completed in adherence to safety policies and guidelines.
Maintains a high level of housekeeping and care of company assets, including vehicles, shop, and worksites.