Cemetery Grounds Laborer

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please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2549883

Experience: Entry-Level

#### Seasonal Information {#seasonal-information role="heading" aria-level="2" uw-rm-heading="level"}

• This is a seasonal position within the Parks & Recreation
  
  

Department.**

• **Placement on the Seasonal Pay Scale and associated steps relate
  
  

Directly To Position, Qualifications, And Experience With The City

of Pocatello.**

• **Employment with the City of Pocatello is contingent on passing a
  
  

background check.**

#### Job Description {#job-description role="heading" aria-level="3" uw-rm-heading="level"}

Perform manual, skilled, and unskilled labor in the cleaning,

maintenance and repair of grounds and facilities at and around City

parks/facilities and on or adjacent to public rights-of-way. Performs

general construction, maintenance, and repairs to a wide array of City

buildings and infrastructure. This position requires applicants to be 16

years of age or older.

The job requires working knowledge of construction and landscape

techniques and general cleaning and janitorial methods. The job requires

the ability to utilize hand and power tools in a safe manner. The job

requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working

relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees,

other organizations, and the general public. Individuals must be capable

of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather

conditions, in wet and humid conditions, with areas of dust, odors,

mist, gases or other airborne matter. Employees work in/at places where

they are exposed to mechanical hazards. Employees will also drive a

vehicle as part of this position. This position works days, evenings,

and weekends as required.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

This position has two (2) possible levels to be hired on as. Both levels

have their own skills, responsibilities, and rate of pay. Placement is

based on experience and will be discussed at the time of offer.

• **Cemetery Grounds Laborer I (P02)**
• Performs hand mowing, weed eating, tree maintenance, and general
  
  

clean-up of the Citys Mountain View & Restlawn Cemetery grounds

on a daily basis.

• Execute safe handling & operation of various turf and
  
  

landscaping equipment, including hand mowers, sod cutters, weed

eaters, dump bed trucks, and other similar small equipment.

• Minor maintenance of mowing equipment, including: maintaining
  
  

proper oil levels up and keeping blades sharpened.

• Minor irrigation system repairs, such as head replacements &
  
  

rotor adjustments.

• Daily reporting of assigned job completion status to supervisor.
• Employee may be responsible for driving a City vehicle within
  
  

various areas of Cemetery grounds, as well as traveling between

Cemeteries, as assigned.

• **Cemetery Grounds Laborer II (P03)**
• Operates motorized turf area and landscaping equipment involved
  
  

in the maintenance of the Citys Mountain View & Restlawn

Cemetery grounds on a daily basis, to include: riding mowers,

dump bed & bucket trucks, etc.

• Maintains riding mowers, including: blade sharpening, periodic
  
  

oil changes & checking fluid levels, preventative maintenance,

and routine inspections to determine needed repairs.

• Uses small hand & power tools and equipment in performance of
  
  

duties, including chain saws, weed eaters, sod cutters, etc.

• Performs irrigation system repairs, including: head replacements
  
  

& rotor adjustments, excavating and replacing irrigation pipe

fittings & control valves, etc.

• Mixes and applies weed control chemicals as needed and assigned,
  
  

including: broad leaf and noxious weed control around trees &

headstones.

• Assists Supervisory Staff in grave site/funeral duties,
  
  

including: burial set-ups & take downs including compaction,

tent set-up, transporting burial related tools & equipment, and

operating dump trucks.

• Responsible for driving a City vehicle within various areas of
  
  

Cemetery grounds, as well as to travel between Cemeteries, as

assigned.

Nothing in this job description restricts management\'s right to assign

or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

**ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS**

• Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred;
• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience may be required;
• Specialized certifications, construction and/or supervisory
  
  

experience may be required;

• Idaho Drivers license is required.
  
  

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities To Successfully Perform The

essential functions of the position may be considered.