What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cemetery Superintendent position at Town of Knightstown?
Key Responsibilities
- Grounds Maintenance:
This includes mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, planting flowers, and ensuring pathways are clean and well-maintained.
- Grave Preparation:
Duties involve digging, preparing graves according to specifications, and assisting with monument installation and repairs.
- Customer Service & Support:
Interacting with grieving families and funeral directors, providing empathy and professional assistance during difficult times.
- Record Keeping:
Maintaining accurate logs of burial plots, interment orders, and related cemetery documentation.
I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
High school diploma or GED
Basic knowledge of Department and OSHA safety policies and procedures, and ability to perform basic plumbing and electrical repairs and properly operate a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment, including wrenches, screw drivers, air compressor, shovels, rakes, brooms, mops, riding mower, push mower, snow blower, and tractor.
- Physical Stamina: Many tasks involve manual labor and working outdoors.
- Empathy and Compassion: Essential for interacting with grieving families.
- Attention to Detail: Important for tasks like grave preparation and record-keeping.
- Organizational Skills: Necessary for managing schedules, records, and administrative tasks.
May work weekends.
May serve on 24-hour on call for emergencies.
Pay: Up to $51,480.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,480