Groundsworker - Queen of Heaven Cemetery

**Location: Queen of Heaven Cemetery \- Rowland Heights** **Status: Non \- Exempt, Full Time** **POSITION SUMMARY** Works in the direct interment/entombment of the deceased, or disinterment/dis\-entombment of remains. Trims memorials and monuments on cemetery grounds. Maintains cemetery grounds and buildings under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor. Full time position requires 40 hours per week. Overtime is required as needed. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work. * Sets up graves for interment services, seals vault, backfills and tamps graves, replaces sod; trims all memorials and monuments on cemetery grounds. * Sets up tents as necessary, handles and stores dirt sheets and greens. * Mow, edges, sweeps lawns. * Removes flowers, cares for vases. * Prunes, fertilizes and waters the grounds. * Cares for flower beds and areas around buildings. * Raises graves and memorials, levels lawn. * Cleans automobiles and equipment. * Driving Cemetery Vehicles and/or equipment. * Cleans office and performs janitorial maintenance. * Gathers and removes trash. * Acts as funeral attendant; assists priests, patrons and funeral directors as necessary. * Performs other cemetery tasks as directed by Supervisor. * Maintains good personal appearance; conducts self in a manner befitting funerals and respect for the dead. * Responsible for safe and careful handling of all cemetery property and equipment; makes certain of its proper use and security. * Makes certain all equipment is clean and stored properly; informs Supervisor of any needed maintenance or repairs to equipment, or buildings. * Ground worker in small cemeteries operates backhoe and performs minor maintenance work. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **Education and Experience** Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically: * Valid Driver's License, good driving record and automobile insurance. * General education sufficient to understand and observe written and oral instructions, directions and safety rules. * Previous experience in grounds\-care helpful. Training in lawn maintenance and landscaping equipment, excavation safety * \- all on the job training. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** *Knowledge of:* * Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community. * Application of on\-the\-job training in procedures and safety practices. * Basic edging and trimming equipment operation and repair. *Skill in:* * Acquiring necessary skills from on\-the\-job training. *Ability to:* * Bilingual English/Spanish. * Complete job on own after initial instruction from Supervisor. * Write, read, and follow instructions. **Physical and Environmental Requirements** * Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. * Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis. * Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending stooping, and walking. * Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands and arms. Compensation: $18\.48 \- $21\.24