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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated Cemetery Worker to join our team and help maintain the dignity and appearance of our cemetery grounds. As a Cemetery Worker, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including groundskeeping, assisting with burials, and providing support to grieving families. This role requires a respectful and compassionate attitude, as well as the ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions. Cemetery Workers play a crucial role in ensuring that burial sites are properly prepared and maintained, and that all cemetery operations run smoothly and respectfully. Key duties include digging and closing graves, setting up tents and chairs for services, maintaining landscaping, operating equipment such as mowers and backhoes, and ensuring that all cemetery rules and regulations are followed. You may also assist with record-keeping, monument installation, and general facility maintenance. The ideal candidate will have experience in groundskeeping or landscaping, be comfortable working with machinery, and possess excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with families and funeral directors. Attention to detail, reliability, and a strong sense of respect for the deceased and their loved ones are essential. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community by helping to provide a peaceful and well-maintained final resting place for families and their loved ones.
Responsibilities
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- Maintain cemetery grounds, including mowing, trimming, and landscaping
- Set up tents, chairs, and other equipment for funeral services
- Operate and maintain cemetery equipment such as mowers and backhoes
- Assist with monument installation and repairs
- Ensure compliance with cemetery rules and regulations
- Perform general maintenance and cleaning of cemetery facilities
- Assist families and funeral directors as needed
- Maintain accurate burial and maintenance records
- Remove debris and manage waste disposal
- Report any safety hazards or maintenance issues
- Participate in seasonal groundskeeping tasks such as snow removal
Requirements
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- Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or similar field preferred
- Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment
- Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor outdoors
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Respectful and compassionate demeanor
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid driver's license
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to follow safety protocols and cemetery regulations
- Basic record-keeping skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have experience in groundskeeping or landscaping?
- Are you comfortable performing physically demanding work outdoors?
- Can you operate and maintain landscaping equipment?
- How do you handle sensitive situations with grieving families?
- Are you able to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays?
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- What steps do you take to ensure safety on the job?
- Describe your experience with record-keeping or documentation.
- How do you prioritize tasks during busy periods?
- Have you worked in a role that required compassion and discretion?
- Are you comfortable working independently and as part of a team?
- What motivates you to work in a cemetery environment?
