EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / GREENSWORKER

CEMETERY \- The purpose of this position is to maintain the cemetery grounds of Chestnut Grove Cemetery, in accordance with objectives and work plans outlined by the maintenance supervisor. Employees in this classification perform skilled grounds maintenance work. Position is responsible for mowing grounds and trimming arounds monuments and markers; assisting with marking off burial sites; opening and closing of grave sites; and monument and marker placements. The cemetery environment can be professionally challenging due to the potential for highly emotional interactions with the public. The ideal candidate will engage with the public using a compassionate and empathetic approach. Although the physical demands of the job are paramount, emotional maturity is equally important to be successful. This position also requires oversite of two operations staff who are expected to conduct themselves in the same manner. **Duties and Responsibilities:** 1\. Mows grounds and trims arounds monuments and markers; performs general clean\-up, including flowers, trash and debris; oversees and participates in general landscaping, including watering, pruning, trimming trees and shrubs; spreads seed; mulches flower beds; treats grounds as needed; maintains shop area, bathrooms and parking lot. 2\. Digs graves as directed to specific standards; digs foundations and pours concrete. 3\. Operates hand tools, drills and other power tools; operates chipper/shredder; operates dump truck, turf vehicle, front end loader and tractor. 4\. Assists in equipment maintenance; assembles and disassembles mowing equipment and replaces parts as needed; performs minor maintenance on tractors and other equipment. 5\. Cleans and maintains town vehicles within the Chestnut Grove fleet. 6\. Assists with snow and ice removal as needed; may be expected to report for duty during periods of inclement weather/administrative leave at the discretion of the Cemetery Manager. 7\. Performs other duties as required. Position is considered “essential personnel”; defined as staff who are required to report to their designated work location during weather\-related or other emergencies, even when town offices are closed or normal operations are suspended. **Requirements:** * High school diploma or GED required * Experience in cemetery maintenance strongly preferred * Experience in grounds\-keeping a plus * Valid driver’s license with acceptable record Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance The Town of Herndon, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADA, the town will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with this employer. Duties involve the ability to exert physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20\-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Duties may also require coordinated movements to operate light and heavy equipment; some duties require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, tastes, odors, depths and textures; some duties require suitable, visual perception and discrimination, as well as oral communications ability. Tasks may risk exposure to adverse, environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease and pathogenic substances.