Skilled Laborer, Diocesan Cemeteries

Diocese of Allentown • Bethlehem, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diocese of Allentown is seeking a Full-Time Skill Laborer for Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem. This role involves maintaining cemetery grounds, including grass cutting, trimming, tree and shrub maintenance, leaf removal, spring clean-up, digging foundations, snow removal, and assisting with burials and entombments. The position requires operating various equipment such as small tractors, trucks, lawn mowers, payloaders, and large mowers. The employee must also adhere to the Catholic Church's teachings and discipline.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (preferred).
• Knowledge of grounds, building tools, and equipment operations.
• Ability to perform minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and demonstrate competence in all areas of responsibility.
• Ability to work with all staff members, co-workers, and contractors in a professional manner.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License. Revocation of PA Driver's license may result in termination of employment.
• Must exhibit a high degree of integrity, loyalty, time management skill, dependability, and have a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to lift weights up to 50 lbs. Occasionally items weighing more than 50-lbs. are lifted with assistance from co-workers.
• Must be able to walk on hilly, flat, or rolling terrain.

Nice To Haves

• Backhoe training is an opportunity for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cemetery grounds, including grass cutting, trimming, removal of trees and shrubs, leaf maintenance, and spring clean up.
• Dig foundations for graves.
• Perform snow removal at cemeteries, Tribunal, and Bishops' residences.
• Assist with burials and entombments, including erecting tents and preparing graves.
• Operate small tractors, small trucks, lawn mowers, push mowers, large mowers (Yazoo/Locke), trucks, and payloaders (front-end loader).
• Clean and store all tools and equipment as directed.
• Perform any work directed by the Superintendent, Foreman, or Field Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED