General Laborer Cemetery Operations

LED FastStart•Covington, LA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role involves learning and performing manual work related to funeral and cemetery operations. The General Laborer helps care for and maintain cemetery burials, monuments, and services, keeps equipment in working order, and performs work with attention to the safety of the work environment and others. The role is based at Grace Funeral Home and St. Lazarus of Bethany Memorial Garden in Covington, Louisiana. Duties include assisting with burial-container installation, lowering-device setup, burial, entombment, and interment openings and closings, as well as hand-digging graves and performing disinterments. The employee learns the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment, including jackhammers and tampers; transports equipment and supplies; and sets up and takes down tents, artificial turf, and chairs for services. The position may also include groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, blowing, edging, debris removal, and clearing snow or ice from pathways. The employee maintains tools, service equipment, all-terrain vehicles, work areas, and storage sheds in clean and safe working order; reports damaged equipment or repair needs to the manager; follows safe work practices and uses required personal protective equipment; and completes assigned training and other company requirements by their deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to operate company vehicles.
Ability and willingness to learn, listen, and apply constructive feedback.
Ability to use manual hand tools.
Ability to drive all-terrain quad vehicles with hitched trailers.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills for recording timesheets and required training.
Process- and continual-improvement-driven approach.
Ability to dig using manual tools and lift, carry, or haul up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Learn and perform manual labor related to funeral and cemetery operations.
Install outer burial containers and set up lowering devices.
Perform burial, entombment, and interment opening and closing procedures; hand-dig graves and perform disinterments.
Learn the proper use and maintenance of jackhammers, tampers, equipment, and tools.
Load, haul, and unload equipment, materials, and supplies.
Set up tents, artificial turf, and chairs for services; clean materials as needed; break down and store tents, chairs, and turf; and empty garbage cans.
May perform groundskeeping duties, including mowing, blowing, edging, bundling debris, and clearing snow or ice from pathways.
Keep tools, tents, chairs, all-terrain vehicles, work areas, and storage sheds clean, organized, and in safe working order, including sharpening tools and washing or vacuuming vehicles.
Notify the manager about damaged equipment or equipment requiring service or repair.
Apply safe work practices and use personal protective equipment; adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Complete required training as assigned and before the deadline.