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SPECIALTY GROUNDSWORKER I - SPEC SKILLS

Location: San Fernando Mission Cemetery

Status:Non Exempt, Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Works in the direct interment/entombment of the deceased, or disinterment/disentombment 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 ours per week. Overtime is required as needed.

In addition to general grounds worker duties, the Specialty Grounds III – Special Skills has knowledge, experience and currently performs at least three desired skills in the areas of landscaping, sprinkler systems, plumbing, welding, carpentry, construction, mechanical or operational. Requires limited supervision on trade skill sets.

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 vaults, 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 flowerbeds and areas around buildings.
• Raises graves and memorials; levels lawn.

• 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.
• Grounds worker in small cemeteries operated backhoe and performs minor maintenance work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Any combination of experience and education likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

• General education sufficient to understand and observe written and oral instructions, directions and safety rules.
• Previous experience in grounds-care helpful.

Our Benefits include:

• Health Insurance ( Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Mental Health Services (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pension Plan
• 403B Plan
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount Programs (24hr Fitness, LA Fitness, Hotel Engine, Great Work Perks*)
• *Great Work Perks (Amusement Parks, Car Rentals & Hotel, Restaurant, and Shopping discounts)
• SIGN ON BONUS
  • 2% bonus, commensurate with level of annual compensation
  • Must be employed for 6 months - in good standing
  • Full amount paid at 6 months
  • excludes temporary employees