Groundsworker - San Fernando Mission Cemetery

Archdiocese of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundsworker maintains cemetery grounds and buildings under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor. The role supports interments, entombments, disinterments, and dis-entombments, and trims memorials and monuments. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, with overtime as needed. Employees represent the Roman Catholic Church and are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Church’s goals and mission. The Groundsworker handles cemetery property and equipment safely and carefully, maintains a respectful manner befitting funerals and respect for the dead, and reports equipment or building maintenance needs to the Supervisor. In small cemeteries, the worker may operate a backhoe and perform minor maintenance work.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and automobile insurance.
General education sufficient to understand and follow written and oral instructions, directions, and safety rules.
Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community.
Ability to apply on-the-job training in procedures and safety practices.
Ability to acquire necessary skills through on-the-job training.
Ability to complete work independently after initial instruction from the Supervisor.
Ability to write, read, and follow instructions.
Ability to speak English and Spanish bilingually.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit for sustained periods daily.
Ability to perform tasks involving intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
Ability to sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.

Nice To Haves

Previous grounds-care experience is helpful.
Knowledge of basic edging and trimming equipment operation and repair.

Responsibilities

Set up graves for interment services; seal vaults; backfill and tamp graves; replace sod; and trim memorials and monuments.
Set up tents as needed and handle and store dirt sheets and greens.
Mow, edge, and sweep lawns.
Remove flowers and care for vases.
Prune, fertilize, and water grounds.
Care for flower beds and areas around buildings.
Raise graves and memorials and level lawns.
Clean automobiles and equipment.
Drive cemetery vehicles and/or operate equipment.
Clean the office and perform janitorial maintenance.
Gather and remove trash.
Act as a funeral attendant and assist priests, patrons, and funeral directors as needed.
Perform other cemetery tasks and related duties as directed or assigned.
Maintain a respectful personal appearance and conduct appropriate to funerals and respect for the dead.
Handle cemetery property and equipment safely and carefully, ensure proper use and security, and keep equipment clean and properly stored.
Inform the Supervisor of equipment or building maintenance and repair needs.
In small cemeteries, operate a backhoe and perform minor maintenance work.