Cemetery Maintenance Worker - Part-Time / Seasonal
7 days ago
Las Vegas
Job Description The part-time, seasonal Cemetery Maintenance Worker (Grave Digger) reports to the Cemetery Superintendent and is responsible for properly using tools, chemicals, and equipment in the cemetery and surrounding areas. This is a temporary position. The Grave Digger duties must be performed consistently with the company's mission and values and in adherence to company policies and procedures. Specific Responsibilities • Locate gravesites using maps; lay out and excavate grave following interment verification procedures; install liner and refill the grave site after service., • Water, mow, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize cemetery lawn areas., • Plant, water, and maintain landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns., • Trim and prune trees and shrubs; stake trees as necessary., • Apply herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides safely; maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used., • Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the cemetery's irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain controllers; plan and participate in large irrigation system installation and maintenance projects., • Operate maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, front loaders, and power tools such as mowers, edger and blowers; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; repair equipment as necessary., • Equipment and facility maintenance and snow removal., • Promote a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct., • Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines., • Identify equipment needs for each assigned project., • Work order completion., • Meeting customers’ needs., • Perform basic security function by observing traffic flow into and out of grounds, guarding against vandalism when possible., • Place markers on gravesite; set markers in cement; log and record incoming markers and settings., • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required., • High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience, • Experience operating a loader/ backhoe and other heavy equipment required, • Previous customer service and/or sales experience would be a definite asset, • Good Communication skills, • High level of compassion and integrity, • Problem solving skills, • Detail oriented 3883 - Nevada