OVERVIEW
The Cemetery Caretaker is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of cemetery grounds and mausoleums. This role involves performing a variety of tasks including landscaping, grave digging and closing, and assisting visitors. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties are not exhaustive but are meant to provide a good representation of the job. Other duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change as needed to meet the needs of the organization and the community.
Grounds and Mausoleum Maintenance: (60%)
- Mow lawns, trim hedges, and prune trees and shrubs.
- Plant flowers and maintain flower beds.
- Remove weeds, leaves, and debris from cemetery grounds.
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides as needed.
- Maintain pathways, driveways, and parking areas.
- Clean and maintain mausoleum interiors and exteriors.
- Ensure proper lighting and ventilation within mausoleums.
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Inform the Director of Operations of any major repairs that need to be addressed and coordinate with vendors to facilitate needed repairs and maintenance.
- Maintain inventory of necessary supplies, including grave liners.
Grave Digging and Closing (25%)
- Ensure correct identification of grave location before digging.
- Dig graves to specified depths using hand tools or machinery.
- Prepare gravesites for burial services.
- Assisting in lifting and placing caskets on lowering devices; loading and unloading materials; setting headstones, markers, and niche covers and aligning headstones.
- Close graves after services, ensuring proper covering and leveling.
Visitor Assistance (15%)
- Assist in the cemetery plot and crypt sales by providing information and assistance to visitors regarding grave locations and cemetery policies.
- Coordinate with the Executive Assistant to the Clergy to assist with the setup and coordination of burial services.
- Offer compassionate support to grieving families and visitors.
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