Seasonal Grounds Worker

Archdiocese of St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job SummaryCalvary Cemetery and Mausoleum

To prepare for and service funerals; perform general maintenance at all locations of Catholic Cemeteries; a multifaceted position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Commercial Driver’s License, or working towards CDL
• Equipment operation: Tractor trailer Backhoe grave digging machine Hi-Lift tractor Truck boom crane operator Basket lift machine 12’, 6’, and smaller motorized lawn mowers Motorized push mower Riding, backpack and hand pushed leaf blowers Hedge, tree trimming and string trimming equipment Chain saws and snow blowers Other power equipment
• Hand skills: shovel and broom usage hoes rakes cleaning up branches painting laying of boards
• Road sealing and curb maintenance
• Concrete and masonry work
• Minor mechanical repairs
• Ability to work independently, with strong interpersonal skills & reliable follow-through
• Ability to work with a team of other grounds employees; both Union, full-time grounds & seasonal grounds employees
• Ability to take direction from Executive Director, Managing Directors & Leads
• Ability to be courteous to visitors to Catholic Cemeteries and direct them to office

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of all sections and equipment
• Opening and closing of graves and crypts
• Tent set up and take down
• Service graveside funerals
• Placement of casket in crypt, grave or outer container and back filling grave
• Install memorial foundations, set or reset memorial work
• Disinterment work
• General maintenance and Endowed Care work, not limited to lawnmowing, weed trimming, shrub trimming and tree care
• Training provided
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Light duty work is not available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED