Specialty Grounds I - Special Skills - Resurrection Cemetery

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

18d

About The Position

Works in the direct interment/entombment of the deceased, or disinterment/disentombment of remains. Trims memorials and monuments on cemetery grounds. Maintains cemetery grounds and buildings under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor. Full time position requires 40 hours per week. Overtime is required as needed. In addition to general grounds worker duties, the Specialty Grounds I – Special Skills has knowledge, experience and currently performs at least one desired skill in the areas of landscaping, sprinkler systems, plumbing, welding, carpentry, construction, mechanical or operational. Requires direct supervision on the majority or required trade skill sets.

Requirements

General education sufficient to understand and observe written and oral instructions, directions and safety rules.
Previous experience in grounds-care
Training in lawn maintenance and landscaping equipment, excavation safety—all on the job
Application of on-the-job training in procedures and safety
Basic edging and trimming equipment operation and
Acquiring necessary skills from on-the-job
Master's all aspects of at least one primary trade skill set used at the location of
Complete job on one’s own after initial instruction from
Write, read and follow
Lift, push and pull heavy objects and
Lift objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted and be able to lift heavier objects with the aid of other grounds workers.
Handle grave set-ups, tins and sod
Operate standard equipment for grounds (lawn mowers, trimmers,)
Occasionally lift up to 20
Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily
Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.

Responsibilities

Sets up graves for interment services, seals vault, backfills and tamps graves, replaces sod; trims all memorials and monuments on cemetery grounds.
Sets up tents as necessary; handles and stores dirt sheets and
Mow, edges, sweeps
Removes flowers, cares for
Prunes, fertilizes and waters the
Cares for flowerbeds and areas around
Raises graves and memorials, levels
Cleans office and performs janitorial
Gathers and removes
Acts as funeral attendant; assists priests, patrons and funeral directors as
Performs other cemetery tasks as directed by
Maintains a good personal appearance; conducts self in a manner befitting funerals and respect for the dead.
Responsible for safe and careful handling of all cemetery property and equipment; makes certain of its proper use and security.
Makes certain all equipment is clean and stored properly; informs the Supervisor of any needed maintenance or repairs to equipment, or buildings.
Grounds workers in small cemeteries operated backhoe and performs minor maintenance
Performs other related duties as assigned.