Description

Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home has immediate opening for the position Cemetery Grounds and Maintenance Worker. The Cemetery Grounds and Maintenance Worker assists in the daily maintenance of facilities and grounds in the cemetery. This includes lawn mowing, trimming, watering, etc. This individual must uses all types of small engine equipment, including hand mowers, trimmers and weed eaters. This position also assists in the setup, lowering and interment of human remains.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Mow lawns, trim markers, edge roads and pathways, assist with sprinkler repair, paints and cleans cemetery grounds
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower
• Assist in the set up, opening, interment/entombment, closing of burial sites
• Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc 
• Provide general maintenance of the cemetery grounds and buildings in a professional and safe manner and in accordance with guidelines established by Catholic Cemeteries

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 150 with equipment assistance
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to operate small equipment
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid Arizona driver's license 
• Over the age of 21