Cemetery Maintenance Worker
Company: Legacy Funeral
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
The Cemetery Maintenance Worker (Grave Digger) reports to the
Cemetery Superintendent and is responsible for properly using
tools, chemicals and equipment in the cemetery and surrounding
areas.The Grave Digger duties must be performed consistent with
company mission and values and adherence to company policies and
procedures.
Specific Responsibilities
- Locate gravesites using maps; lay out and excavate grave
following interment verification procedures; install liner and
refill the grave site after service.
- Water, mow, weed, trim, renovate and fertilize cemetery lawn
areas.
- Plant, water and maintain landscaped areas consisting of
bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns.
- Trim and prune trees and shrubs; stake trees as necessary.
- Apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides safely; maintain
records of fertilizers and chemicals used.
- Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of
the cemetery's irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain
controllers; plan and participate in large irrigation system
installation and maintenance projects.
- Operate maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, tractors,
backhoes, front loaders, and power tools such as mowers, edger and
blowers; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; repair
equipment as necessary.
- Equipment and facility maintenance and snow removal.
- Promote a safe work environment by being aware of and
practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of
safe conduct.
- Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating
procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations,
including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental
guidelines.
- Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
- Work order completion.
- Meeting customers' needs.
- Perform basic security function by observing traffic flow into
and out of grounds, guarding against vandalism when possible.
- Place markers on gravesite; set markers in cement; log and
record incoming markers and settings.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
- This job is Non-Exempt. Experience and Educational Requirements
- High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience
would be a definite asset
- Experience operating a loader/ backhoe and other heavy
equipment required
- Previous customer service and/or sales experience would be a
definite asset
- Good communication skills
- High level of compassion and integrity
- Problem solving skills
- Detail oriented
- Professional and team player
AAP/EEO Statement Legacy Funeral Group, LLC. - (Legacy) provides
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age,
disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veterans
and/or any other status or condition protected by law, except where
a bona fide occupational qualification exists.
2982 - Resthaven - Baton Rouge Louisiana
Keywords: Legacy Funeral, Alexandria , Cemetery Maintenance Worker, Professions , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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